Cycling: Astana Qazaqstan names Peter Kennaugh as sports director

Manxman will take on the role in 2025

Olympic gold medallist Peter Kennaugh is one of three people announced as Astana Qazaqstan's new sport directors. 

The former world champion has decided to make the switch to Mark Cavendish's former team, from Trinity Racing, for the new season. 

Qazaqstan helped Cavendish claim his record breaking 35th stage victory at the Tour de France and Kennaugh will join the side along with Belgian Lorenzo Lapage and Italian Dario Cataldo. 

The former European champion was part of the dominant Sky team between 2010 and 2017 and retired from cycling two years later. 

General Manager of Astana Qazaqstan Team Alexandr Vinokurov said: "Our team will welcome three new directors. 

"We know Lorenzo Lapage very well; he is an experienced and responsible sports director with an excellent vision of the race.

"In addition we have two young sports directors: Peter Kennaugh and Dario Cataldo. Both are former professional riders with a fresh perspective on modern cycling. 

"Peter Kennaugh already has some experience as a sports director while Dario Cataldo is transitioning directly from being a rider to this new role."