Wout van Aert exclusively announces his intention for an assault, successfully outmaneuvering Tadej Pogacar during the final stage of the Tour de France on Montmartre, securing a stunning victory.
Wout van Aert Secures Dramatic Victory in the 2025 Tour de France
Wout van Aert has clinched a thrilling victory in the final stage of the 2025 Tour de France, marking his 10th career Tour stage win and his second triumph on the iconic Champs-Élysées.
In a tense and tactical race, van Aert outmaneuvered his rivals, including Tadej Pogačar, to secure the solo victory on the challenging 21st stage. The new format of the stage featured three ascents of the steep, cobbled Montmartre climb, making the finale more demanding than the traditional flat sprint.
Van Aert's triumph was made possible by the strong support from his teammates Matteo Jorgenson and Victor Campenaerts, who helped control the stage until the Belgian rider launched his decisive attack on the last ascent of Montmartre.
The win was van Aert's first Tour de France victory since conquering one of the Giro's most coveted victories in 2025. He emphasized the importance of self-belief and team faith in securing the win, stating it was a very special day and the hardest part was maintaining confidence throughout the Tour.
The success of the 2025 Tour de France is one of the three most successful editions for Belgium in history. In addition to van Aert's stage win, Tim Merlier won two stages, Remco Evenepoel, Jasper Philipsen, Tim Wellens, and Jorgenson won one stage each. Team Visma, led by van Aert, also achieved their 23rd victory of the year, and the team won the team classification.
Jonas Vingegaard, also from Team Visma, finished second overall in the general classification, securing his fifth consecutive Tour podium, while Pogačar won his fourth overall Tour de France title.
The victory took place on a rain-soaked, difficult course over the Montmartre climb. Van Aert's win has given Montmartre an even more special place in the hearts of Belgian fans. The selective nature of the final stage allowed the riders who wanted to take risks to do so, making the finale more exciting for spectators.
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In the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 Tour de France, Wout van Aert showcased his prowess in sports yet again, clinching a significant victory on the iconic Champs-Élysées, securing his second Tour de France win.
Van Aart's win in the Tour de France was not merely a solo effort, as his teammates Matteo Jorgenson and Victor Campenaerts provided crucial support, making their collective triumph a notable display of the importance of teamwork in sports.
