Jasper Philipsen celebrated his first maillot jaune victory at the 2025 Tour de France by winning stage 1 in Lille. He managed to take an advantage by making the front split during crosswinds late in the stage, ultimately out-sprinting Biniam Girmay and Søren Wærenskjold. Philipsen now leads Girmay by four seconds in the overall standings, with Wærenskjold just six seconds back. Anthony Turgis holds fourth place, and stage 2 poses challenges for sprinters due to a sharp ascent in the final kilometers.
Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) won stage 1 of the 2025 Tour de France in Lille, marking his first time in the maillot jaune. He gained an advantage in the crosswinds, out-sprinting Biniam Girmay and Søren Wærenskjold. Philipsen leads Girmay by four seconds overall, with Wærenskjold in third at six seconds. Anthony Turgis finished fourth and is next in the GC standings. Stage 2 features a sharp climb, presenting challenges for the sprinters.
Philipsen clinched the yellow jersey by winning the first stage, effectively managing the crosswinds that thinned the field. His tactical move late in the stage allowed him to secure a strong lead over competitors like last year’s green jersey winner, Girmay.
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