Evenepoel wins 15th stage of the Tour and Pogacar retains big lead as Vingegaard crashes out of race
The Belgian held off Tadej Pogacar on the final climb as Jonas Vingegaard abandoned after a crash that left him with a fractured collarbone.
- On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard abandoned the Tour de France after crashing on a descent about 20km from the finish of Stage 15. He was transported to a medical vehicle with his right arm in a sling.
- Before the stage, race leader Tadej Pogacar and Vingegaard underwent unannounced anti-doping tests at 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., respectively. Pogacar suggested the sleep disruption might have contributed to the crash, calling the timing "very inhuman."
- Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel won Stage 15 after sprinting past Pogacar at the Plateau de Solaison finish. The victory moved Evenepoel to second overall, while UAE Team Emirates rider Isaac Del Toro climbed to third.
- Vingegaard's team, Visma–Lease a Bike, confirmed he sustained a fractured collarbone and multiple abrasions requiring surgical intervention. The team described the withdrawal as "devastating" for the two-time Tour champion.
- Pogacar now leads Evenepoel by five minutes ahead of Tuesday's 26-km individual time trial in Evian-les-Bains. Pogacar said "The Tour won't be the same without him," reflecting the broader impact of Vingegaard's exit on the race.
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Remco Evenepoel wins 15th stage of the Tour as Jonas Vingegaard crashes out of race
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