Pogacar snatches Tour de France yellow from Vingegaard in stage 3

Tadej Pogacar reclaimed the Tour de France yellow jersey by winning stage 3 in Les Angles, overtaking Jonas Vingegaard after the Dane had held it since the opening team time trial in Barcelona. The stage, a short uphill finish, saw Pogacar attack with 800 metres to go, opening a two-second gap over Vingegaard, Richard Carapaz, and Paul Seixas Source: elcolombiano.

Stage 1: Vingegaard's perfect start

Visma–Lease a Bike won the 19.6 km team time trial on Montjuïc, giving Vingegaard the first yellow jersey. The team beat Ineos by 8 seconds and UAE by 12 seconds Source: lavanguardia. Vingegaard called it a "perfect start" and reflected on his difficult years after a serious crash in 2024, saying "when I was lying on the ground, I saw myself dying" Source: diariolibree. However, individually Pogacar was fastest on the final climb, taking the polka-dot jersey Source: elnacionalve.

Stage 3: Pogacar's reply

In stage 3, UAE controlled the race and Pogacar exploded in the final ramp to win and equalise times with Vingegaard. The yellow jersey went to Pogacar by virtue of cumulative stage placings Source: elmundoes. The victory was Pogacar's 22nd Tour stage win, tying André Darrigade Source: infobae.

Psychological battle

Alberto Contador analysed the moment Vingegaard looked back during Pogacar's attack, interpreting it as a sign of weakness Source: elconfidencial. Pogacar's dominance has been clear, with strong support from Isaac Del Toro. The Tour continues with high mountains ahead.