Speculation continues over a possible return to racing for Tadej Pogačar at the Tour Down Under, the six-day WorldTour stage race in Australia that begins on January 19, 2027. The race would mark a return to somewhat familiar territory for the Slovenian, who made his WorldTour debut with UAE Team Emirates at the event in 2019, finishing 13th overall.

Tour Down Under race director Stuart O’Grady added fuel to the speculation on a Stanley St. Social podcast.