"Florian Lipowitz assures he will not alter his racing approach following his impressive third-place finish in his first Tour de France"
Florian Lipowitz Achieves Podium Finish in Tour de France 2023
Florian Lipowitz, a rider for Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe, has made a remarkable impression in the cycling world, finishing third overall in the Tour de France 2023. This impressive performance, his second Grand Tour, has been met with wide acclaim and has fueled discussions about his potential future in the sport.
Lipowitz demonstrated his climbing strength on stages like Hautacam (stage 12), where he finished third behind Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard[1]. Initially, he was riding in support of team leader Primož Roglič, but as the race progressed, he earned the freedom to pursue his own podium chances[1][3].
The young cyclist admitted that he had never expected to fight for the podium before the race started. However, after strong time trial and mountain performances, he embraced the opportunity alongside Roglič, with team ambitions focused on a podium spot by either rider[3]. Despite suffering fatigue in the tough third week, he credited strong team support and good form for his results[2]. On the final podium, he described it as a "dream come true" and praised his team's effort throughout the race[5].
Despite some criticism from an unnamed peloton insider regarding his riding style being described as unstylish and at times suicidal, Lipowitz has proven his mettle in the Tour de France. There is no publicly documented criticism from his team director Enrico Gasparotto in the available sources. The coverage instead highlights Lipowitz’s promising season, his growing leadership role at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, and his success in the Tour de France without indications of notable negative remarks from management.
Lipowitz won the white jersey for the best young rider in the Tour de France 2023. He is now recognized in Germany as a potential heir to Jan Ullrich, with "Lipo Fever" now a thing. However, he acknowledges that Pogacar and Vingegaard are on a different level and expects there will be setbacks in his career.
Looking ahead, Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe is considering the possibility of Lipowitz leading the team at the Tour de France in 2026. There is debate about whether Lipowitz will get the chance to lead a German team at the Tour de France in 2026, but for now, he is not thinking about future goals or the next years.
[1] https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-france/2023/stage-12/results/ [2] https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-france/2023/stage-18/results/ [3] https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-france/2023/news/florian-lipowitz-aims-for-podium-at-tour-de-france-2023/ [4] https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-france/2023/stage-20/results/ [5] https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-france/2023/stage-21/results/
Florian Lipowitz's third-place finish in the Tour de France 2023 has generated discussions about his potential future in sports, with Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe possibly considering him as their leader in the Tour de France 2026.
The young cyclist's impressive podium achievement in the Tour de France has earned him recognition as a promising talent in the world of sports, with some even comparing him to Jan Ullrich.
