Enric Mas leads Vuelta a Espana following Tadej Pogacar crash

Tadej Pogacar retired from the Vuelta a Espana following a crash on stage eight, leaving the race for the red jersey open to the remainder of the field. Enric Mas currently leads the general classification as the competition enters its second week. Primoz Roglic sits second in the standings, trailing Mas by one minute and 18 seconds, while Felix Gall and Oscar Onley round out the top four contenders. The riders face challenging terrain ahead, including four major summit finishes and an individual time trial scheduled for stage 18. Ongoing heat in Andalusia and the lack of a dominant team controlling the peloton have further complicated the race strategy for the remaining leaders. The overall winner will be determined during the final two weeks of the grand tour.

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