Tadej Pogacar delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, clinching his fourth stage win of the 2026 Tour de France and further solidifying his grip on the yellow jersey. The Slovenian rider triumphed in the mountainous Stage 14, a 155.3km route from Mulhouse to Le Markstein Fellering, showcasing his prowess in the Vosges region.
The victory marks Pogacar's 25th career stage win at the Tour, bringing him closer to Mark Cavendish's all-time record. His dominant display saw him extend his overall lead in the general classification to four minutes and 30 seconds over his closest rival, Jonas Vingegaard, who finished 44 seconds behind on the day. Remco Evenepoel maintains his third-place position overall.
A notable performance came from 19-year-old Paul Seixas, who rode impressively to secure third place on the stage, 38 seconds adrift of Pogacar, and moved into fourth in the overall standings. Seixas's strong ride also earned him the white jersey, designating him as the best young rider, replacing Juan Ayuso.
Conversely, British hopeful Tom Pidcock experienced a challenging day. After an early breakaway effort on Friday, he was caught midway through the stage and subsequently dropped from the peloton, losing three and a half minutes. This setback saw him fall from fourth to ninth place in the general classification.
Pogacar made his decisive move approximately 1.5km from the summit of the final climb, pulling away from the chasing pack with apparent ease. Speaking after his win, Pogacar expressed gratitude to the fans and acknowledged the beauty of the area for cycling. He also hinted that Sunday's Stage 15, between Champagnole and Plateau de Solaison, could present a tougher challenge.
The battle for the podium positions behind Pogacar has intensified, with only 46 seconds now separating Evenepoel in third and Isaac del Toro in seventh. Seixas, Ayuso, and Florian Lipowitz are all closely grouped between these riders, promising an exciting conclusion to the race.