Jake Stewart signs on for three more years at IPT

With a maiden WorldTour win to his name, Jake Stewart is embarking on a new chapter in his career, one that will see him stay with Israel – Premier Tech through to 2028 having signed a three-year contract extension.

Stewart stormed to victory in the bunch sprint on stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné last week, after a near-miss on stage 1, just weeks after securing his first win in IPT colors at the 4 Jours de Dunkerque in May.

Despite only joining IPT last year, the 25-year-old Brit from Coventry quickly became an asset to the team explains General Manager Kjell Carlström.

“Jake joined us in 2024 as a key support rider for the team’s sprint leaders but we knew he had what it took to become a leader in his own right, both on and off the road,” says Carlström. “Jake settled into the team immediately and established himself as one of the team’s MVPs – a rider all of his teammates want by their side at the start line. We knew we wanted Jake in the team long term, and we were happy to put pen to paper earlier this year to make that happen. The fact that Jake has secured two victories since then is a testament to his determination and hard work, and extremely well-deserved. Jake has a bright future ahead of him and we’re thrilled that he will continue his development as a rider in IPT colors.”

For Stewart, the decision to renew his contract with IPT comes down to team culture.

“It was a no-brainer to renew with the team and it was something that was already on my mind at the end of last year,” explains Stewart. “Having been part of a team that’s been so successful and a part of so many wins in the team, especially last year with Tour of Britain, Flèche Wallonne, and Tour of Guangxi, it allowed me to re-find my love for training and racing and being a bike rider. That’s massively down to the team, the support and professionalism here and, just generally, the environment in the team has allowed me to begin to fulfil my potential. I always knew what I was capable of doing, but for whatever reasons in the past, I’d not fulfilled the opportunities I was given.

“That’s certainly evident in the last month or so with the two wins which show that with the right support, the right team, and being in an environment where I’m happy and relaxed, the success is a by-product of that.”

Stewart may still be on a high after his first WorldTour win, but he remains focused on his role in the IPT sprint train. With that attitude and selflessness, it’s little wonder Stewart is such a valued teammate.

“It feels like I’m turning a new page in my career,” adds Stewart. “The goal for the future remains the same with IPT; developing me into a world-class lead-out rider, and that’s something I’m really keen to do personally. But obviously, I also get my own opportunities and I try to make the most of them. I’m really looking forward to the next three years with IPT, four years including this year, and I’m really excited for the future and seeing what we can build as a team.”

IPT owner Sylvan Adams echoes Stewart’s emphasis on team culture, acknowledging the integral role Stewart has taken on within the team.

“Since joining IPT, Jake has become one of our leaders, as he typifies our team culture. This was on full display last week at the Critérium du Dauphiné, where Jake was assigned lead out duties for our sprinter, Pascal Ackermann. When Pascal unfortunately crashed out, Jake put on a master class for all the other sprinters and their teams, by winning the stage himself. Jake is a fearless winner and adds to a winning culture on our team. I am delighted that Jake will be with us for the next three years, and beyond!”