Pogacar Reclaims Yellow Jersey Following Stage 7 Victory at Tour de France 2025
Tadej Pogacar secures victory in Stage 7 of the 2025 Tour de France, reclaiming the yellow jersey.
Key Points
- • Tadej Pogacar wins Stage 7 from Saint-Malo to Mûr-de-Bretagne.
- • Pogacar regains the yellow jersey from Mathieu van der Poel.
- • Kévin Vauquelin finishes 7th and moves to 3rd in the overall standings.
- • Current general classification shows Pogacar leading with Evenepoel and Vauquelin following.
Tadej Pogacar of UAE Emirates - XRG triumphed in the 7th stage of the Tour de France, emerging victorious in a demanding 197 km route from Saint-Malo to Mûr-de-Bretagne. This win not only marks Pogacar's 19th career stage victory but also sees him reclaim the coveted yellow jersey from Mathieu van der Poel, who had taken the lead just a day prior.
In a dramatic finish, Pogacar outperformed his competitors, finishing ahead of Van der Poel by 1 minute and 20 seconds, who struggled during the final ascent of the race. As per the latest standings, Pogacar now leads the general classification with a total time of 25 hours, 58 minutes, and 4 seconds.
French cyclist Kévin Vauquelin from Arkéa - B&B Hotels had a notable showing, finishing 7th in the stage and moving up to 3rd place overall. The current general classification reveals Pogacar at the top, followed by Remco Evenepoel of Soudal Quick-Step, who is 54 seconds behind, while Vauquelin trails Pogacar by 1 minute and 11 seconds.
As the 2025 Tour de France progresses, Pogacar's strategic racing and resilience post-loss have reignited interest in the competition. The upcoming stages promise further excitement as competitors vie for the top positions in this prestigious race.