Soudal Quick-Step’s Valentin Paret-Peintre gave the home nation its first victory at this year’s Tour de France on Tuesday, outsprinting Ben Healy on the iconic finish at Mont Ventoux.

France's Valentin Paret-Peintre clinched a dramatic Tour de France Stage 16 victory on Mont Ventoux, ending the host nation's victory drought as Tadej Pogacar held onto the yellow jersey. Despite aggressive attacks from Jonas Vingegaard,