Tim Wellens’ Tour de France had been excellent but understated. The Belgian national champion is arguably Pogacar’s most important domestique — both a rouleur who looks after the yellow jersey on the flat, and a strong enough climber to set a punishing initial pace at the base of climbs.

Thymen Arensman went on to claim his first stage win on the Tour while Pogacar finished second ahead of Jonas Vingegaard, marginally increasing his lead over the Dane. Thanks for joining BBC Sport's live text coverage of the 2025 Tour de France.

Julian Alaphilippe endured a chaotic, emotional stage 15 of the Tour de France on Sunday, crashing early, soldiering on with what was suspected to be a dislocated shoulder, and then mistakenly celebrating what he thought was a stage win – before discovering he had been beaten by two riders.