Rémi Daumas promoted to the first team: from Groupama-FDJ United CT to Groupama - FDJ United

Promotion for Rémi DaumasThe French rider Rémi Daumas, born on 12 March 2006, leaves Groupama-FDJ United CT and moves to Groupama - FDJ United starting from the 2027 season. The transfer announcement was reported on 14 October 2026. For Daumas, this is a promotion from the development team to the first team, a path that confirms the French outfit's trust in its youth system.A growing 2026In 2026, Daumas achieved several notable placings. Among these, a 1st place in stage 5 of the Ronde de l'Isard, a stage race. He also took 4th place in stage 3 and 5th place in stage 2 of the same race, as well as 6th place in stage 5 of Okolo Slovenska / Tour de Slovaquie. These are results in individual stages, not in general classifications.Team contextGroupama - FDJ United welcomes Daumas in a busy transfer market: besides him, five other arrivals have been announced (Alexandre Delettre, Emilien Jeannière, Giovanni Lonardi, Ludovico Crescioli and Sandy Dujardin) and one departure (Guillaume Martin). Groupama-FDJ United CT, on the other hand, records Daumas's departure and only one announced arrival, Célian Rolland.The average age of the Groupama - FDJ United roster (28 riders with known date of birth) is 28.2 years; Rémi Daumas will turn 21 in 2027.Furthermore, there are already 23 French compatriots in the team, including Maxime Decomble, Olivier Le, Paul Penhoet and Rudy Molard.A market in motionDaumas's transfer is part of a market that sees Groupama - FDJ United strengthening with six signings and one departure, while the development team focuses on a single new arrival. Daumas's promotion is an important signal for the French movement.