Vingegaard Holds Tour de France Hope Despite Pogacar Lead

Jonas Vingegaard remains defiant in his pursuit of victory in the 2025 Tour de France despite being over four minutes behind race leader Tadej Pogačar. Vingegaard acknowledges the challenge posed by Pogačar's dominance and his own team's inconsistent support, yet he insists he still believes in his chances, especially given his historical strength in the race's third week. His strategy centers on aggressive attacks to try and close the gap, showing a willingness to risk losing second place for the chance to win overall. Critics, including former Danish Tour winner Bjarne Riis, have questioned the commitment of Vingegaard's teammates, particularly citing Wout Van Aert's apparent focus on his own ambitions. Nonetheless, Visma-Lease a Bike's management maintains they have a multi-faceted plan that balances stage wins with supporting Vingegaard's general classification hopes. The team's recent tactics, including allowing riders to pursue stage victories, reflect the complexity of the race situation, but Vingegaard and his squad remain determined to challenge Pogačar until the end.