Jonas Vingegaard, who won the Tour de France in 2022 and 2023, has officially withdrawn from the 2026 edition of the race. His departure comes after a crash that occurred during the challenging stage 15.
Vingegaard was considered one of the top contenders for this year's title, and his exit is a major setback for the Jumbo-Visma team, which had high hopes for another victory.
The crash took place in a particularly difficult section of the course, raising concerns about rider safety in the demanding conditions of the Tour.
Updates
Update at 17:08 UTC on 2026-07-19
ESPN reported Jonas Vingegaard crashed near the end of Sunday's 15th stage of the Tour de France and had to withdraw from the race.
Sources: ESPN
Update at 17:12 UTC on 2026-07-19
CNA reported Evenepoel wins Tour de France stage 15 as Vingegaard abandons race after crash. Le Monde reported Remco Evenepoel edged out Tadej Pogacar at the end of the tough climb to the finish, as former winner Jonas Vingegaard, who started the day in second, crashed out 20 km from the finish.
Sources: CNA, Le Monde