Jonas Vingegaard eyes Tour de France 2026 win with team time trial, individual trial and mountain strategy

Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard, a two‑time Tour de France champion, has outlined three pillars he believes can topple defending champion Tadej Pogačar in the 2026 edition. First, Vingegaard hopes his Visma–Lease a Bike squad can gain a 15‑30‑second edge in the team time trial, creating a crucial early buffer. Second, he targets a strong performance in the individual time trial, aiming for roughly a minute advantage over Pogačar, a discipline where he previously excelled in 2023. Third, he plans to survive the high‑mountain stages by limiting time losses and avoiding Pogačar’s explosive accelerations on the climbs, thereby preserving any lead built in the time trials. Vingegaard’s strategy builds on his victories in 2022 and 2023 and acknowledges Pogačar’s status as the top favorite after a dominant season.