Overview

• Isaac del Toro, competing in his first Giro d’Italia, claimed the overall lead after finishing second in stage nine, now holding a 1:13 advantage over Juan Ayuso.
• Wout van Aert earned his 50th career victory with a commanding performance on the challenging white gravel roads leading to Siena’s Piazza del Campo.
• Stage nine featured five gravel sectors spanning 29.5 km, testing riders’ versatility and reshuffling the general classification standings.
• Del Toro’s ascent to the maglia rosa marks a significant achievement as the first Mexican to lead the Giro, showcasing the sport’s growing global diversity.
• The riders face a rest day on Monday before tackling a nearly flat 28.6 km individual time trial on Tuesday, which could further impact the general classification.