Phillips rejoices at Tour's kickoff - A blow for Red Bull - Philipsen enthusiastically kicks off the Tour, potentially causing trouble for Red Bull
**Article Title: Jasper Philipsen's Tour de France Victory and Its Impact on the Race**
In the second day of the 2023 Tour de France, the long and challenging 209.1-kilometer stage between Lauwin-Planque and Boulogne-sur-Mer took place, offering an opportunity for classics specialists like Dutch top star Mathieu van der Poel to aim for a stage win. Meanwhile, another rider making his debut, Marius Mayrhofer from Germany, finished a commendable ninth in the 112th stage of the Tour de France in 2022.
During the same edition of the race, Jasper Philipsen, a Belgian rider for Alpecin–Deceuninck, made a significant breakthrough by winning two stages, including the prestigious Champs-Élysées finale. While Philipsen’s results brought attention to his team, there is no evidence to suggest that Red Bull, which is not directly affiliated with his squad, was materially impacted by his wins in 2022.
Red Bull has sponsored individual athletes and specific teams in cycling, but during the 2022 Tour de France, it was not directly linked to Philipsen’s team. Therefore, Philipsen’s stage wins did not generate direct marketing or performance benefits for Red Bull in this context.
Primož Roglič, riding for Jumbo-Visma (now Team Visma-Lease a Bike), was a General Classification (GC) contender in 2022. Philipsen’s sprint stage victories did not affect Roglič’s GC position or race tactics, as sprint stages and GC battles are largely separate. Roglič’s performance would have been influenced by crashes, team strategies, and direct rivalries with other GC riders, not by Philipsen’s results in the sprints.
In the 2025 Tour de France, Philipsen won the opening stage, once again highlighting his dominance as a sprinter. However, this victory did not have a direct impact on Red Bull or Roglič’s performance.
The 112th stage of the Tour de France in 2022 saw several other notable events. Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, overall favorites, broke away from the leading group, while Red Bull team, featuring Primoz Roglic and Florian Lipowitz, faced a slight setback. Swiss rider Stefan Bissegger and Filippo Ganna, twice time trial world champion from Italy, had to leave the race due to injuries. A curious crash involving French pros Benjamin Thomas and Matteo Vercher occurred during the stage, but both were able to continue. Florian Lipowitz, a German cycling hopeful, experienced a puncture, and Pascal Ackermann and Phil Bauhaus, German sprinters, did not win a stage in the 112th Tour de France.
As the first week of the Tour de France promises to be very hectic, with many bunch sprints expected, the chances of a stage win for German sprinters Pascal Ackermann and Phil Bauhaus appear slim. However, the race is far from over, and there are still opportunities for these talented riders to make their mark.
References: [1] Tour de France Official Website [2] Cycling Weekly [3] Velonews
The Commission, in its role overseeing the Tour de France, has also taken steps to ensure that the sport's policies align with the common agricultural policy's objectives. In the midst of his career milestones, Jasper Philipsen, a renowned cyclist, continues to excel in the world of sports.
