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Pogacar Reclaims Yellow Jersey with Decisive Hautacam Solo

His performance leaves a 3:31 gap over Jonas Vingegaard ahead of Friday’s 10.9 km mountain time trial at Peyragudes.

Angeschlagen: Tadej Pogacar (r.)
Tadej Pogacar bei der zwölften Etappe der Tour de France

Overview

  • Pogacar shrugged off his stage 11 crash to launch a solo attack 11.9 km from Hautacam’s summit and secure victory on stage 12.
  • He surged clear to finish 2:10 ahead of Vingegaard, vaulting back into the overall lead by 3:31.
  • Jonas Vingegaard was isolated early on the climb and now faces a sizable deficit in the general classification.
  • Florian Lipowitz delivered a breakthrough ride with third place at Hautacam, moving into podium contention in fourth overall.
  • Riders will face a challenging 10.9 km mountain time trial from Loudenvielle to Peyragudes on Friday where steep gradients could reshape the standings.