Matthew Brennan earns fifth stage victory at the Vuelta a España
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Matthew Brennan secured his fifth stage victory at the Vuelta a España with a finish in Seville on September 9, 2026. The 21-year-old Briton completed the achievement during his debut Grand Tour performance. This result established a new record for stage wins by a rider from Visma in a single Grand Tour. Following the stage, Brennan expressed uncertainty regarding the reality of his recent success in the competition. The event concluded with his latest win in the Spanish race.
- •Matthew Brennan claimed his fifth stage win of the Vuelta a España in Seville.
- •The 21-year-old Briton achieved the feat during his first Grand Tour.
- •This performance sets a record for the most Grand Tour stage wins for Visma.
- •The result was confirmed on September 9, 2026.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘We are really different’: Matthew Brennan on ‘next Cavendish’ hype and his five-star Vuelta debut
- 5:55 PMCyclingnews.com — 'That doesn't really sit well' – Matthew Brennan in disbelief after fifth Vuelta a España triumph and breaking Visma's Grand Tour stage win record - Cyclingnews
"Visma-Lease A Bike rider reflects on his stunning Grand Tour debut that has proved ‘the work had all been worth it’ When Matthew Brennan sat down with his team before the race to study this year’s Vuelta a España route, the young Briton had limited expectations for his Grand Tour debut. Fast forward a few weeks and the 21-year-old from Darlington is the youngest rider ever to win five stages in a single Grand Tour. He is also the youngest to win back-to-back stages. His fifth win was the seventh for his Visma‑Lease A Bike team in this Vuelta, the highest number they have ever achieved at this level, surpassing the tallies of six set at the 2022 Tour de France and this year’s Giro d’Italia. Continue reading...
"'To be honest, I don't think I fully believe it yet' says 21-year-old Brit after storming to another success in Seville
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 12, 2026, 7:00 AM‘We are really different’: Matthew Brennan on ‘next Cavendish’ hype and his five-star Vuelta debut
Visma-Lease A Bike rider reflects on his stunning Grand Tour debut that has proved ‘the work had all been worth it’ When Matthew Brennan sat down with his team before the race to study this year’s Vuelta a España route, the young Briton had limited expectations for his Grand Tour debut. Fast forward a few weeks and the 21-year-old from Darlington is the youngest rider ever to win five stages in a single Grand Tour. He is also the youngest to win back-to-back stages. His fifth win was the seventh for his Visma‑Lease A Bike team in this Vuelta, the highest number they have ever achieved at this level, surpassing the tallies of six set at the 2022 Tour de France and this year’s Giro d’Italia. Continue reading...
- Cyclingnews.comSep 9, 2026, 5:55 PM'That doesn't really sit well' – Matthew Brennan in disbelief after fifth Vuelta a España triumph and breaking Visma's Grand Tour stage win record - Cyclingnews
'To be honest, I don't think I fully believe it yet' says 21-year-old Brit after storming to another success in Seville
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