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Ineos Car Strikes Spectator on Col de Peyresourde, Draws 5,000-Franc Penalty

The jury fined Ineos 5,000 Swiss francs for endangering fans, leaving the spectator’s condition unconfirmed.

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Ein Teamwagen von Ineos fährt einen Zuschauer während der 14. Etappe der Tour de France an
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Overview

  • The collision occurred roughly 30 kilometers from the finish at Luchon-Superbagnéres during the ascent of the Col de Peyresourde when an Ineos support vehicle moving at about 20 km/h hit the fan.
  • Tour de France officials issued a yellow card alongside the 5,000-Swiss-franc fine to Sport Director Oliver Cookson under rules that apply to team personnel.
  • Ineos released a formal apology via AP, describing the incident as accidental and expressing regret to the individual involved.
  • Broadcast footage showed the spectator knocked to the ground and later able to stand, but no further details about their health have been released.
  • On the same stage German rider Florian Lipowitz vaulted into third place overall and claimed the white jersey as the race moves into its final mountain tests.