The Swiss stage race kicked off today with a short but gruelling prologue in Villars-sur-Glâne. During an explosive time trial of just 3.2 kilometres, the riders were immediately put to the test. Zingle was clearly in his element on the punchy course and set a strong time. 

With a time of three minutes and 42 seconds, Zingle finished in an impressive fifth place. "It was a good day for us; we certainly can’t complain", sports director Gaëtan Pons said. "It’s a nice surprise that Axel has secured fifth place here. This performance provides extra motivation within the team, which is great to see."

For Team Visma | Lease a Bike, this prologue marks a promising start to the week. With Jørgen Nordhagen, the team is aiming for a good general classification and intends to race aggressively. "The time gaps remained minimal today, so anything is still possible in the general classification. We’re already looking forward to getting started on the climbs", said Pons.