French cyclist Paul Magnier of Soudal Quick-Step claimed his second victory in the Tour of Britain, winning stage four from Derby to Newark-on-Trent in a thrilling sprint finish against Ethan Vernon from Israel–Premier Tech. Magnier's performance, aided by teammate Julian Alaphilippe, not only secured him the stage win but also allowed him to regain the lead in the points classification. Despite the fierce competition, the overall standings remained unchanged with Stevie Williams maintaining a 16-second lead in the general classification. The race continues with stage five set to take place in Northampton, leading up to the final stage in Felixstowe on Sunday. Magnier's two victories in four days mark him as a rising star in the cycling world, reminiscent of past Tour of Britain sprint champions. As the competition progresses, time bonuses could further influence the standings, adding to the excitement of the closing stages of the event.