Jonas Vingegaard abandons Tour de France 2025 after broken collarbone

Jonas Vingegaard abandoned the 2025 Tour de France on Sunday evening after breaking his collarbone, ending his bid for a fifth yellow jersey and handing Tadej Pogačar a clearer path to victory.

What happened?

Around 6:30 pm local time on 20 July 2025, Jonas Vingegaard visited the Tour’s medical vehicle outside the main media centre for confirmation of his collarbone fracture. The news broke as Tadej Pogačar gave a video-linked press conference, calling Vingegaard’s absence “a loss for the Tour.”

Vingegaard crashed on Stage 12 in the Basque Country, suffering injuries severe enough to force his exit. The Visma-Lease a Bike leader had already returned from a horrific 2024 crash to chase a third straight Tour win before this latest setback.

Why it matters for Jonas Vingegaard

The abandonment ends Vingegaard’s five-year run atop the Tour’s general classification alongside Pogačar. Their rivalry has defined the race since 2021, with both riders trading blows atop the podium year after year.

Vingegaard’s determination to return after brutal crashes-including a 2024 Basque Country wipeout-has been a defining trait. Yet his exit leaves Pogačar unchallenged at the top, stretching their head-to-head gap further.

What comes next?

Pogačar now leads the 2025 Tour with a commanding margin. Vingegaard’s focus shifts to recovery and future targets, though his absence underscores the Tour’s shifting dynamics without his relentless pursuit.

The race’s GC battle loses its defining edge, leaving Pogačar to chase history while rivals scramble for the remaining podium spots.

The bigger picture

Vingegaard’s Tour legacy remains tied to his rivalry with Pogačar, a dynamic that has shaped the race’s narrative since 2021. His exit removes the sport’s most tenacious challenger from the 2025 edition, reshaping the GC fight overnight.