Florian Lipowitz surprised many by finishing third at the Critérium du Dauphiné, outperforming Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel. This performance has positioned him as a potential favorite for the Tour de France, even ranking above teammate Primož Roglič in some lists. However, his team is cautious about expectations, highlighting that past results do not guarantee success in more demanding races like the Tour. Rolf Aldag, the team's Chief of Sports, explained that the differences in performance from the Dauphiné to the Tour can be significant, citing Remco’s example from the previous year.
Florian Lipowitz put together a solid eight-day performance at the Critérium du Dauphiné, finishing third and beating Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel.
Despite his impressive performance, Lipowitz's team is cautious, as results at the Dauphiné do not necessarily predict outcomes for the Tour de France.
Team Chief of Sports Rolf Aldag emphasized the unpredictability of the Tour, citing the example of Remco's different performance after last year's Dauphiné.
Lipowitz's margin over Evenepoel was 1:43, but Aldag warned that conditions could change dramatically in the tougher terrain of the Tour.
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