Tour de France 2025: Shocking Yellow Jersey Change! Who Leads Now?

The 2025 Tour de France has been nothing short of spectacular, with constant shifts in the yellow jersey ownership. The first ten days have delivered thrilling races and unexpected twists, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

Early Stages Dominated by Pogacar and Van der Poel

Initially, Tadej Pogacar seized the yellow jersey after Remco Evenepoel's dominant time trial victory. However, Mathieu van der Poel quickly wrestled it back, only to have Pogacar reclaim it again after winning stage seven in Mûr-de-Bretagne. The battle between these cycling titans has been a highlight of the early stages.

Stage 10: A Game Changer

The dramatic stage 10, just before the first rest day, saw Ben Healy snatch the yellow jersey from Pogacar. Healy's breakaway success, combined with Simon Yates winning the stage, marked a significant shift in the general classification standings.

Current Standings and Other Classifications

As of the rest day, Ben Healy leads the general classification, with Pogacar trailing behind. Healy also leads the best young rider classification, taking over from Remco Evenepoel. Lenny Martinez secured the lead in the mountains classification after a strong performance in a breakaway.

Stage 11: A Breakaway Victory and Pogacar's Near Miss

Stage 11 saw Jonas Abrahamsen claim his first Grand Tour victory from a breakaway. However, the stage was also marked by a late crash and mechanical issue for Tadej Pogacar, jeopardizing his second-place position. Fortunately, his rivals displayed sportsmanship and waited for him to rejoin the peloton.

Looking Ahead

With the first rest day concluded, all eyes are now on the upcoming stages, particularly those in the Pyrenees. The competition is fierce, and the yellow jersey is still up for grabs. Keep following newsrpt.com for the latest updates, standings, and highlights from the Tour de France 2025!