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Ineos Grenadiers Support Car Hits Spectator on Col de Peyresourde

Officials have launched a safety review following the collision that left the spectator’s condition unconfirmed.

Spectators react as Bahrain Victorious' Lenny Martinez rides during stage 14.
Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 14 - Pau to Superbagneres - Pau, France - July 19, 2025 Ineos Grenadiers' Thymen Arensman and Bahrain Victorious' Lenny Martinez and in action with riders during stage 14 REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
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Overview

  • The collision occurred during the 14th stage climb up the Col de Peyresourde when a fan stepped onto the narrow road to film cyclists.
  • A support car from the Ineos Grenadiers team driven behind leaders Thymen Arensman and Carlos Rodriguez struck the spectator, sending them airborne.
  • The fan’s medical condition has not been released, and both Tour de France organizers and Ineos have opened reviews into the incident.
  • RMC Sport analyst Jerome Coppel warned that overtaking on constrained mountain passes poses high risk and that the driver could face penalties.
  • The crash has reignited demands for stricter crowd control measures along narrow sections of the race route to protect fans and competitors.