Vingegaard Extends Lead as Pidcock Climbs, Almeida Remains Within Striking Distance
September 3, 2025 - Vingegaard has increased his overall lead in the general classification to 50 seconds over João Almeida, while Tom Pidcock moved into contention, trailing Almeida by a mere 6 seconds. The shifts in the standings followed a stage where Matteo Jorgenson and Felix Gall finished ahead of the main contenders.
The stage results considerably impacted the top of the general classification. Torstein Traeen lost time, dropping out of the top three, while Gall now sits fifth more than two minutes behind vingegaard. Giulio ciccone and giulio Pellizzari finished 24 seconds behind Jorgenson and Gall. The race continues with implications for the final podium positions and the overall victory.