Jonas Vingegaard leads after stage 1 of Tour de France in Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 5:55 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The Tour de France kicked off in Barcelona on July 6, featuring a new team time trial format. Jonas Vingegaard and his team, Jumbo-Visma, finished first in stage 1, with Vingegaard individually clocking a time 12 seconds faster than Tadej Pogacar, who placed third. The inaugural stage showcased a fast-paced competition as both favorites displayed their racing skills early on. The race has now set the stage for the rest of the three-week event.
- •Tour de France started in Barcelona for the first time ever.
- •Stage 1 featured a new team time trial model.
- •Jonas Vingegaard finished first, with Tadej Pogacar in third.
- •The race is expected to continue for three weeks.
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"The most electric event in all of sports has returned. The Tour de France began this year in scenic Barcelona for the first time ever. The favorites to win it all this year are, to no one’s surprise, the same two athletes that have won the last six Tour de Frances: Tadej Pogacar and Jonas…
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