Tour de France 2026: Tadej Pogačar wins 3rd stage and takes overall lead

Tadej Pogačar has claimed victory on the third stage of the 113th Tour de France, seizing the overall lead and the coveted yellow jersey from defending champion Jonas Vingegaard. The win marks a significant shift in the general classification early in the prestigious cycling race. Pogačar crossed the finish line ahead of Vingegaard, who now sits in second place, just two seconds behind. Richard Carapaz of Ecuador secured third place on the stage, while Germany's Florian Lipowitz finished seventh. The stage was the first of the Pyrenean mountain challenges in this year's tour. The 195.9-kilometer route began in Granollers, Spain, and concluded in Les Angles, France. However, the race faced disruption due to a wildfire near the course. Organizers requested spectators to avoid the final section of the route as a precautionary measure, and security protocols were enhanced. Despite these measures, many fans were present on the final climbs, as no curfew was imposed on local residents.