Last week Europcar announced that they will end their sponsorship of the eponymous team at the end of the 2015 season. However, team manager Jean-Rene Bernaudeau remains confident that he will be able to find a replacement.

On Friday Europcar announced that it will end its cooperation with the professional team at the end of the 2015 season. Manager Jean-Rene Bernaudeau has a yeay to find a new sponsor.

"That's life for the teams and especially for my team," he tells Le Figaro. "The news from Europcar are not too bad. We had agreed to reach a quick decision that would give us the opportunity to work calmly. This will allow us to start our search with serenity. I am hopeful and I am happy to have time to give us visibility."

With 12 wins in 2014, Europcar can build on a solid foundation and Vendée U training center.

"The team is popular and our brand is strong. Thomas  [Voeckler]  is vengeful, Pierre  [Rolland], Romain  [Sicard]  and Bryan  [Coquard]  will be there. I will fight for this group. I am confident. The time frame is good as the 2016 budgets are not closed yet."