Overview

• Coquard fractured his finger grabbing a bottle during Stage 12 and rode alone behind the peloton after roadside treatment.
• Earlier in the race, a controversial sprint maneuver on Stage 3 caused Jasper Philipsen’s crash and marked the start of his difficulties.
• He has produced underwhelming sprint results and sits 23rd in the contest for the green jersey.
• Steep mountain gradients and strict time cuts have isolated Coquard, forcing him out of the lead groups.
• With podium ambitions now out of reach, his sole goal is to endure the rest of the Tour and reach Paris.