Ineos Grenadiers Sports Director Fined After Hitting Tour de France Spectator

During the 14th stage of the 2025 Tour de France in the Pyrenees, Dutch rider Thymen Arensman of the Ineos Grenadiers won the toughest stage with a solo effort, while defending champion Tadej Pogačar extended his overall lead over Jonas Vingegaard. However, the day was marred by an incident where Ineos Grenadiers sports director Oli Cookson struck a spectator with the team car near the summit of the Col de Peyresourde, causing the spectator to fall to the ground; the condition of the spectator remains unknown. Cookson was fined approximately $6,200 and issued a yellow card by the race jury for "incorrect behaviour endangering spectators," a warning that could lead to disqualification if repeated. The incident was captured on TV and widely shared on social media, highlighting the risks of spectators lining the race route. Meanwhile, Olympic gold medalist Remco Evenepoel abandoned the race after struggling on the climbs. Arensman's victory marked the team's first stage win since 2023 and was celebrated as a breakthrough moment for the young rider.