A dramatic turn of events at the Tour: Van der Poel withdraws.

Mathieu Van der Poel has withdrawn from the Tour de France due to pneumonia. The Alpecin rider had been feeling a bit unwell in recent days, initially thought to be caused by a simple cold. However, tests last night, after a rapid deterioration in his condition, revealed pneumonia .

As his team explains, health is Van der Poel's priority and retirement was the only option in this case.

The Dutchman had already won a stage and worn the yellow jersey for four days, and in this third week, he aimed to fight for the green jersey . For the points classification, at this point, Milan and Pogacar remain in the running.