The 14th stage of the Tour de France once again had it all. Two German drivers were also able to put their stamp on the Pyrenees final from Luchon to Superbagnères: Florian Lipowitz and Nils Politt.
“A dream came true with the white jersey. I am more than happy,” enthused Florian Lipowitz at the finish line towards the French media. “I think France is a good pavement for me,” the German cycling-Senicr right starter pushed afterwards.
Shortly before, the 24 -year -old had been in third place in the overall classification and the jersey of the best young professional on the difficult 14th stage of the Tour de France in 2025.
In the victory of the Dutch Thymen Arensman, Lipowitz, who once started his sporting career as a biathlete, was almost to the finish line from Denmark Dominator Tadej Pogacar from Slovenia and his worst pursuers Jonas Vingegaard. It was only at the final climb that the two leaders of the overall ranking tore a gap to the German, which ultimately finished fifth and lost 17 seconds on Pogacar (2nd place) and 13 on Vingegaard (3rd place). Six seconds before Lipowitz, the Austrian Felix Gall crossed the finish line.
Remco Evenepoel, who started on the stage before Lipowitz, had to give up on Saturday.
Even if there are still some mountain plots on the program, Lipowitz’s chances of defending third place and the white jersey are excellent.
Ex-stage winner is also awarded
Lipowitz ‘teammate Primoz Roglic, who started this tour as a captain, also found a praise, but has now collected almost 2:30 minutes behind the FRG-Ace.
“Impressive, I didn’t even take my bike,” said Roglic – also a career changer from winter sports – the “ARD”. Roglic is in sixth place. “Safe” he will continue to support him. “We will give the best as a team. There are still many big mountains,” he added.
Video: Drama and Lipowitz Coup-the 14th tour stage
A honor was also honored a little away from the very large ramp light.
The 2021 was able to win a tour stage was chosen by the jury as the best team-mate of the second week. The 31-year-old Cologne from the UAE Team Emirates-XRG once again fully served Pogacar on Saturday and completed many kilometers at the head of the entourage around the yellow jersey.
“It was very, very hard, but the legs were good and I was able to help the team for a long time and think that was quite good,” summarized Politt with the “ARD”. The jury paid the title with 2000 euros.