Overview

• Wout van Aert secured his first Giro d’Italia stage win in a dramatic sprint finish on Siena’s iconic streets, defeating Isaac del Toro.
• Isaac del Toro, at just 21 years old, became the first Mexican cyclist to wear the maglia rosa, leading the general classification by 1 minute, 13 seconds.
• The 181-kilometer stage featured gravel sectors reminiscent of the Strade Bianche classic, which caused crashes and mechanical issues for several top contenders.
• Pre-race favorite Primož Roglič suffered a crash and puncture, losing over two minutes and dropping to 10th place in the overall standings.
• A rest day on Monday leads into a 28.6-kilometer individual time trial from Lucca to Pisa on Tuesday, a key test for the general classification contenders.