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Pogacar Holds Yellow as Jonathan Milan Ends Italian Drought in Laval

In Laval’s sprint finale, Jonathan Milan ended Italy’s six-year Tour stage drought as Pogacar cemented his hold on the yellow jersey.

Overview

  • Jonathan Milan powered to victory in a Laval sprint, delivering Italy’s first Tour de France stage win since 2019.
  • Tadej Pogacar rode safely in the peloton to defend the yellow jersey, extending his overall lead to 54 seconds over Remco Evenepoel.
  • Stage 8 unfolded at a measured pace under warm conditions, offering riders a breather after a frenetic first week of time trials, climbs and breakaways.
  • Milan’s triumph also propelled him into the lead of the green jersey standings with his points haul from both the intermediate sprint and the stage finish.
  • Attention now turns to Sunday’s 171 km stage from Chinon to Châteauroux, which again promises a flat route ideal for the sprinters before medium-mountain tests resume.