Overview
- Dorian Godon won Stage 3 around Orbe on Friday, with Tadej Pogacar fourth as the overall lead stayed at 17 seconds over Florian Lipowitz and Lenny Martinez at 26 seconds.
- Pogacar seized the leader's jersey on Wednesday after attacking the steep Ovronnaz climb and winning a four-man sprint, with Lipowitz finishing second.
- After that finish, Pogacar rebuked Lipowitz for skipping turns in the break, saying only the two younger riders shared the workload.
- Pogacar then won Stage 2 in a group sprint, gaining time bonus seconds to build a 17-second cushion as Lipowitz's late attack failed and he placed 24th.
- The race now moves to a shorter Stage 4 that features the Jaunpass 25 kilometers from the line, a tough ascent that could spark attacks and shuffle the standings.