Enric Mas wins Vuelta a Espana stage nine to extend overall lead
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Enric Mas secured a victory on the ninth stage of the Vuelta a Espana, crossing the line at the summit of Aitana after an uphill sprint. The Movistar rider held off a late challenge from Oscar Onley to claim the stage and strengthen his position in the general classification. Mas now leads the overall standings by one minute 18 seconds over Primoz Roglic, who finished the 187km stage in third place. This result follows the withdrawal of race favorite Tadej Pogacar, who crashed during the eighth stage and requires surgery. Onley moved up to fourth place in the general classification with his second-place performance. The field is scheduled to take a rest day on Monday before resuming with the 10th stage on Tuesday.
- •Enric Mas won the 187km ninth stage of the Vuelta a Espana.
- •Mas leads the general classification by one minute 18 seconds over Primoz Roglic.
- •Oscar Onley finished second and moved to fourth in the overall standings.
- •Tadej Pogacar withdrew from the race following an eighth-stage crash.
- •The riders will observe a rest day on Monday before stage 10.
- 6:07 PMBBC Sport — Mas outsprints Britain's Onley to win Vuelta stage nine
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Leader Mas beat Onley to victory on stage nine of Vuelta
"Enric Mas beat Oscar Onley in an uphill sprint to win stage nine of the Vuelta a Espana in the leader's red jersey. Mas inherited red on Saturday when Tadej Pogačar crashed out.
"Spain's Enric Mas asserts his claim to the red jersey with a commanding win on the ninth stage of the Vuelta a Espana.
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External links- BBC SportAug 30, 2026, 6:07 PMMas outsprints Britain's Onley to win Vuelta stage nine
Spain's Enric Mas asserts his claim to the red jersey with a commanding win on the ninth stage of the Vuelta a Espana.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 6:03 PMLeader Mas beat Onley to victory on stage nine of Vuelta
Enric Mas beat Oscar Onley in an uphill sprint to win stage nine of the Vuelta a Espana in the leader's red jersey. Mas inherited red on Saturday when Tadej Pogačar crashed out.
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