With the world champion set to seal a fourth Tour title this weekend, this is how he ensured his supremacy in the sport's biggest race

Such is Tadej Pogacar’s domination on the Tour de France that what began as a frantic chase for stage wins has morphed into a racing masterclass - a reigning champion pulling the strings on his way to a fourth title.

Dutch rider Thymen Arensman launched a daring solo attack on a long final climb and held on grimly to win the 19th stage of the Tour de France on Friday (July 25, 2025). Although race leader Tadej Pogacar took a step closer to a fourth Tour title,