Belgian rider Jasper Philipsen sprinted to victory in the first stage of the 2025 Tour de France, securing the coveted yellow jersey in a dramatic finish marked by fierce crosswinds that split the peloton.

While Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard navigated the tricky conditions safely, rivals like Remco Evenepoel lost valuable time, setting up a tense battle for the general classification in the days to come.