Tim Merlier sprinted to victory in Bordeaux in Stage 7 of the 2026 Tour de France, winning his first stage of this year’s edition on a hot day dominated by the sprint teams.
Merlier launched at the right moment to beat Søren Wærenskjold and Jasper Philipsen in a fast, tense finish.
In this report, we hear Merlier’s reaction after the win, plus comments from Tadej Pogacar, Søren Wærenskjold and Jasper Philipsen.
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