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Vuelta a España 2026: Pogačar extends lead after Andorra win

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The 2026 Vuelta a España, which began with a Grand Départ in Monaco, has progressed into its first major mountain tests. Tadej Pogačar, entering the race as the heavy favorite to complete his Grand Tour sweep, has successfully taken the red jersey. He currently holds a nine-second lead over Wout van Aert, with Matthew Brennan trailing by ten seconds and Primož Roglič trailing by 26 seconds. Progress through the Pyrenees was interrupted during the third stage from Gruissan to Font-Romeu. While the 174-kilometer route was expected to test general classification contenders on the Col de Mont-Louis, the stage was cancelled due to severe weather. As the peloton approached the climb, heavy rain and “intense hailstorms” forced riders to seek shelter in nearby buildings and hotels. Because the stage was cancelled rather than neutralized, no official results or stage winners were recorded, and all classifications remained unchanged. Following the weather disruption, the race resumed with a decisive fourth stage in Andorra. Pogačar, representing UAE Team Emirates-XRG, secured a commanding solo victory in the 104.8-kilometer mountain stage to Andorra la Vella. He ~~finished~~ launched a solo attack with approximately 50 kilometers remaining, finishing 2 minutes and 39 seconds ahead of Jarno Widar. This performance has significantly strengthened Pogačar’s lead in the general classification, creating a substantial gap over rivals such as Wout van ~~Aert and~~ Aert, Primož ~~Roglič.~~ Roglič, and Enric Mas. The race continues with upcoming stages expected to traverse various regions of Spain and Andorra, including demanding climbs in the Serra d’Aitana.

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