Vingegaard celebrates yellow jersey: Everything went to plan

Jonas Vingegaard is celebrating a dream start to the Tour de France after winning the opening stage, a team time trial in Barcelona. His Visma team secured victory, and Vingegaard, as the first rider to cross the line for his team, will proudly wear the yellow jersey.

"It's absolutely fantastic. Of course, it was what we hoped for, but that we did it is something else," Vingegaard told TV 2. He expressed his excitement about returning to the yellow jersey after a three-year absence, acknowledging the personal challenges he has faced. "It's fantastic to be back in the yellow jersey. It's been three hard years for me personally. We will honor the jersey and fight with all we can every day," he stated.

Vingegaard was quick to praise his teammates for their crucial role in the victory. "They were so strong, and I didn't have to do much. They carried me all the way to the finish line," he said. He also highlighted the team's successful execution of their race strategy. "Everything went according to plan. We had a tactic, and it paid off in the end," Vingegaard added.

Sunday's second stage also takes place in and around Barcelona, featuring three ascents of the Montjuic climb. This presents an opportunity for general classification contenders to potentially challenge Vingegaard's lead early in the race.