Dainese said: "When Pogacar made his move, and both he and Geraint Thomas were caught, I was already pushing my limits. I had to brake a bit next to the barriers. I felt a bit disappointed, but there are more opportunities in the next few days."
"We believe that this team gives us the best chance in the hunt for stages. We couldn't be more excited for our first Grand Tour," says team owner Fabian Cancellara, expressing confidence in the riders selected for the team’s inaugural Grand Tour.
The 24-year-old, the main lead-out man for Tudor’s sprinters Alberto Dainese and Arvid de Kleijn, surprised everyone with an excellent performance on the course with 14 corners in 2.3 kilometers. The Dutchman needed 2.55 minutes, leaving Cameron Scott, Julian Alaphilippe, and all the other competition in his wake.
This victory marks Dainese's breakthrough in France after two consecutive days finishing in 5th place. It stands as his first triumph of the season.
Looking back on his win, Dainese expressed his happiness, saying: “The final lap was quite intense. The first time we came into the circuit we said: 'wow, it’s gonna be hectic.'"