Overview

• Townsend broke clear with three companions and held off the peloton over 207 kilometers to secure his first major classic win.
• Rory Townsend outpaced Arnaud De Lie and Paul Magnier to take top honors after more than 200 kilometers of racing.
• Isaac del Toro launched a late attack but could not bridge the gap and finished in 42nd place.
• Wout van Aert returned from the Tour de France but was unable to reel in the breakaway and missed out on the podium.
• The 2025 Hamburg Classic featured its longest route in five years with five Waseberg ascents and was broadcast live in Latin America by Claro Sports.