Team Sky principal Dave Brailsford said that he aims to do everything in is power to make sure his team continues, following the announcement that long-time title sponsor Sky would end its financial backing of the team in 2019. In an interview with ITV Wednesday, Brailsford said he sees no negativity surrounding Sky`s sponsorship withdraw, and instead views it as an opportunity for change. Asked how Team Sky will continue, and in what form, Brailsford told ITV, `Who knows? I can`t give any guarantees, but I`d like to think there are opportunities out there.ADVERTISEMENT `Obviously, there`s what we`ve achieved, and that will never be taken away. It`s been fantastic, and we`ve got 12 months ahead of us, and I am sure we will have a future going forward.` The broadcaster, Sky, has sponsored the team since its inception in 2010, and the outfit has gone on to be one of the most successful teams in cycling, winning six Tours de France; Chris Froome won four Tours, the Giro d´Italia and the Vuelta a Espaņa, while Bradley Wiggins won the 2012 Tour and Geraint Thomas won the coveted yellow jersey this July. Brailsford has chosen to remain positive in his communications with the press, telling ITV that he hopes the team will follow through with another successful season in 2019, its last under the Sky brand. Sky to end sponsorship after 2019 Team Sky set 2019 Tour de France as deadline to find new sponsors Acquadro confident Brailsford can save Team Sky Chris Froome: We are not finished by any means
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