Oscar Onley will lead a versatile, balanced Netcompany INEOS squad at the 2026 La Vuelta a España which gets underway in Monaco on Saturday.
The 23-year-old Scot will be supported by a strong and experienced group featuring Carlos Rodríguez, Jack Haig, Lucas Hamilton and La Vuelta debutant Embret Svestad-Bårdseng.
Fast finisher Axel Laurance will also make his race debut, alongside Ben Turner, who claimed his maiden Grand Tour stage victory at La Vuelta in 2025.
Time trial specialist Josh Tarling completes the line-up, returning to the race after making his debut in 2024 and recently completing his first Tour de France.
Geraint Thomas, Director of Racing, said: “La Vuelta is a big opportunity for us to finish the Grand Tour season strongly. I’m confident in the team we’re taking and their ability to adapt to whatever the race throws at us over the next three weeks. It’ll be a tough race, because La Vuelta always is, but the team is united and looking forward to taking it on.
“This is Oscar's first Grand Tour riding for us and he is ambitious, excited and wants to get racing. He has had some setbacks this season, but his win in Burgos showed that he has recovered well and has good legs. We know what he is capable of so we are giving him the freedom to just go and race, and enjoy it.
“It also goes without saying that, as a Team, we all fully support Josh in his decision to take part in the race.
“Overall, we've made positive strides forward this year. There have been ups and downs as there always are, but the Vuelta is an opportunity to continue to build on the progress we have made over the whole season.”
Oscar Onley said: “I’m really excited to be lining up for La Vuelta and my first Grand Tour with the team. We’ve got a good mix of riders giving us a lot of opportunities throughout the race. Personally I’m feeling really good just now and looking forward to testing myself in the coming weeks!”
The Netcompany INEOS roster is:
Jack Haig, 32, Australia. A proven Grand Tour performer, Haig finished third overall at La Vuelta a España in 2021 and brings racing and climbing experience to the group.
Lucas Hamilton, 30, Australia. A rider who excels on climbs as well as flat stages, Hamilton’s all-round ability and experience across three weeks of racing will be invaluable.
Axel Laurance, 25, France. A versatile and combative racer, Laurance is capable of animating breakaways and playing a key role for the team on the hillier stages.
Oscar Onley, 23, Great Britain. One of the most exciting young climbers in the sport, Onley took his first win in Netcompany INEOS colours at the Vuelta a Burgos and arrives in Monaco ready to lead a Grand Tour team for the first time.
Carlos Rodríguez, 25, Spain. A rider with genuine Grand Tour pedigree, Rodriguez will be one to watch in the mountains as he looks to make his mark on home roads at La Vuelta a España.
Embret Svestad-Bårdseng, 23, Norway. A gifted young climber signed for his GC potential, Svestad-Bårdseng brings fresh legs to his first Vuelta a España having already ridden the Giro d’Italia this year.
Ben Turner, 27, Great Britain. A powerful and versatile rider, Turner adds strength on the flatter stages and in crosswinds.
Joshua Tarling, 22, Great Britain. One of the most powerful time triallists in the world and a former European and national champion against the clock, Tarling adds firepower for the individual time trial and support across the mountains.