Tadej Pogačar confirmed a collision with a Visma-Lease a Bike team car prior to the start of stage 18 at the Tour de France. Pogačar stated he was not hurt and began competing in defense of his yellow jersey. He described the incident as a simple accident that occurred while riding to the sign-on podium. Pogačar noted that they were following closely behind the car when it stopped, leading to the crash. This event adds to the ongoing competition between him and Jonas Vingegaard during the Tour de France.
"We were going to the start line and of course the (Visma) car was also going. It was clear in the front, we were cruising behind the car, maybe a bit too close, then he suddenly... I don't know if he wanted to brake check my brakes. I wasn't ready, because I didn't see anyone in front. I didn't see the reason that he needed to stop, like urgently, so I crashed with poor Zhao (one of the UAE press officers). We crashed into the car but it's OK."
"The collision appears to have been a simple accident but is the latest chapter in the psychological and physiological battle between Pogačar and Vingegaard and their respective teams in the 2025 Tour de France as they fight for overall success."
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