“Israel Prime Minister Tech” is afraid
Sports director of Rad-Team reports about threats of murder
Updated on 04.09.2025 – 12:55 p.m.Reading time: 2 min.
Protests against the Gaza war triggered concern on the eleventh stage of the Vuelta concern. The “Israel Prime Minister Tech” team is threatened.
The tour of the Spain is not only in the focus. Political tensions also accompany the renowned stage race. After Pro-Palestinian protests on the eleventh stage on Wednesday, the “Israel Prime Minister Tech” team sees massive threats, including murder threats.
Sports director óscar Guerrero has now contacted the public. He told the radio station Onda Cero: “We are afraid.” He also asked not to “attack” the team of the German cyclist Pascal Ackermann.
During the eleventh stage, there was an incident that caused a sensation. In the finish area, several pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested with flags. The racing jury then finished the stage three kilometers before the official destination. A stage winner was not chosen.
Tom Pidcock secured the six bonus customers at the mountain ranking and said after the arrival: “To be honest, it is difficult to describe the disappointment. I really had the feeling that today is my day. I think there should always be a finish line. We don’t drive everyone here.” But the driver of the team “Q36.5 Pro Cycling” also added: “I don’t want to say anything political, otherwise I will get trouble.”
Similar incidents had already occurred in the days before. On the fifth stage, activists had stopped the “Israel Prime Minister Tech” team during the team time driving. As a result of the tense situation, there was speculation about a possible withdrawal of the team from the race.
However, this is not up for debate for the team. In an official statement, “Israel Prime Minister Tech” made it clear that Vuelta a España would continue. “Any other approach would create a dangerous precedent in cycling, not only for ‘Israel Prime Minister Tech’, but for all teams,” it said.