Caruso will stay with Bahrain as a DS

Damiano Caruso will hang up the proverbial wheels at the end of the 2026 season, but the 38-year-old Italian will stick with Bahrain Victorious, moving into a sports director role after he retires from racing. "He’s already been mentoring many of our younger riders for a number of years and has become someone they trust and respect," said Bahrain Victorious performance manager Rod Ellingworth. "The big advantage is that he’s coming straight from the peloton. He’s raced alongside this generation of riders, understands how the sport continues to evolve and knows first-hand what is required to compete at the highest level today."