Team Visma | Lease a Bike took control of the race right from the start. The Dutch squad allowed a group of ten riders to fight for the stage win on the climb to Pal Andorra.

In the final kilometers of the last ascent, Vingegaard showed he was still attentive. The Dane comfortably countered an attack from Italy’s Giulio Ciccone. For a brief moment, Vingegaard accelerated himself, but the rivals responded quickly, preventing him from riding away.

For Sepp Kuss, the sixth stage carried special significance. The American has been living and training in Andorra for years, meaning today he raced on home soil. “It was a very special stage. It’s nice to race on roads I know so well. That was the case throughout the day. I know these climbs inside out. We’re happy with how the race unfolded. It wasn’t a problem for us to let a breakaway have its chance. Things still look good for us in this Vuelta.”

Sports director Jesper Mørkøv echoed that sentiment. “The team performed well again today. We took control. For us, it wasn’t an issue if a strong break went up the road. That allowed us to focus on the remainder of this demanding stage. Jonas was in good shape on the final climb, which is promising for tomorrow and the rest of this Vuelta”, the Dane said.