Philipsen Wins Chaotic Tour de France Stage 1

Jasper Philipsen won his 10th career Tour de France stage in a sprint finish in Lille, claiming the yellow jersey for the first time. The opening stage of the 2025 race was marked by strong crosswinds and several crashes, resulting in a split peloton. While favorites Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard finished in the lead group, Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič lost around 40–49 seconds after being caught behind. Filippo Ganna and Stefan Bissegger abandoned the race due to crashes, and Benjamin Thomas, despite crashing with Mattéo Vercher, secured the king of the mountains jersey. The race remains entirely in France, with a hilly second stage expected to suit sprinters. Philipsen credited his team's lead-out and expressed excitement at wearing the yellow jersey.