Vingegaard Crash Reshapes Tour
Remco Evenepoel Wins Stage 15; Jonas Vingegaard Crashes Out, Pogacar Extends Lead
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In the final kilometers, a notable battle unfolded within the leading group as Tom Pidcock and Quinn Simmons featured prominently; Pogacar bridged past Simmons with just under 5 km to go, and only Remco Evenepoel and Isaac Del Toro could stay with him on the Solaison climb.
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Evenepoel afterward spoke about his form, saying he 'finds his best legs for this Tour' and that the climb performance could help silence critics who doubted his climbing ability.
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Jonas Vingegaard’s crash came roughly 20 km from the finish after a tight corner, with reports of a suspected broken collarbone and plans for surgical intervention in the coming days; the episode also touched off questions about the impact of pre-stage doping controls on riders’ sleep.
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Vingegaard’s exit reshaped the GC dynamics by moving Evenepoel to second overall and keeping Pogacar roughly five minutes ahead; Del Toro’s performance also elevated him into third on the general classification.
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Del Toro not only finished third but also moved into the white jersey as the best young rider, taking the honor from Paul Seixas by about 25 seconds, amid Seixas continuing to impress as a rising talent.
Remco Evenepoel won Stage 15 of the Tour de France on Sunday, beating Tadej Pogacar and Isaac Del Toro in a sprint finish atop the Plateau de Solaison. The victory came with stunning news: two-time defending champion Jonas Vingegaard crashed out of the race with a suspected broken collarbone about 20 kilometers from the finish, dramatically reshaping the entire competition ESPN.
Pogacar still leads the general classification, now by roughly five minutes. Evenepoel moves up to second overall. Vingegaard, who finished second last year, is expected to need surgery in the coming days AJC.
Evenepoel Outsprints Pogacar on Brutal Summit Finish
The final kilometers on Solaison's 11-km climb whittled the lead group down to three riders: Evenepoel, Pogacar, and Del Toro. Pogacar bridged past Quinn Simmons with just under 5 km to go, but only Evenepoel and Del Toro could match his pace. When the sprint came, Evenepoel held off all late attacks to take the win Local10.
It was Evenepoel's first road-stage win of this Tour. Afterward, he said he 'finds his best legs for this Tour' and credited the climbing performance with silencing doubters about his ability in the mountains. Del Toro, a UAE teammate of Pogacar, finished third Your Valley.
Vingegaard Crashes Hard, Exits Race With Broken Collarbone
Vingegaard went down on a tight corner roughly 20 km from the finish. He could not continue. Early reports pointed to a fractured collarbone, and sources said surgical intervention was being planned for the coming days NH Register.
The crash sparked immediate questions about rider fatigue. Some observers raised concerns about pre-stage doping controls disrupting riders' sleep the night before the stage. Vingegaard had been Pogacar's only realistic threat for the overall title ESPN.
GC Reshuffled: Pogacar Five Minutes Clear, Del Toro Grabs White Jersey
With Vingegaard gone, the general classification looks very different. Pogacar leads by around five minutes. Evenepoel sits second. Del Toro climbs into third overall — a big moment for the 20-year-old Mexican rider AJC.
Del Toro also took the white jersey for best young rider, edging French teenager Paul Seixas by about 25 seconds. Seixas still impressed, finishing fourth near his grandparents' home region. A 26-km individual time trial still lies ahead and could shift the standings once more Your Valley.
Pogacar's Fifth Title Bid Looks Nearly Unstoppable Now
With Vingegaard out and a five-minute lead in hand, Pogacar's path to a fifth Tour de France title is wide open. No other rider has shown the ability to cut into that margin on the climbs. Only a crash or illness could realistically stop him at this point ESPN.
The upcoming time trial gives Evenepoel — a former world time trial champion — a chance to further extend his advantage over Del Toro. But catching Pogacar is a different matter entirely. The race heads into its final week with the outcome looking all but settled NH Register.
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