Wout van Aert had a challenging start to the Tour de France, finishing 48th and 80th in the first two stages. His performance was affected by a recent illness which prevented him from competing at his usual level. Despite this, his team, led by Jonas Vingegaard, remained optimistic about his contributions. Van Aert continues to play a supporting role, particularly for Vingegaard, who finished third in stage 2, demonstrating strength in competition. Team officials are not worried about Van Aert's form, expecting him to improve in the upcoming stages.
Wout van Aert finished 48th on stage 1 and 80th on stage 2, struggling after a recent illness and not in top form for the Tour de France.
Visma DS Grischa Niermann reported that despite Van Aert's illness and not being in 100% shape, the team was not concerned about his form.
Niermann stated that Van Aert played a crucial role in helping Jonas Vingegaard during the race, despite his lack of individual success in the early stages.
Jonas Vingegaard showcased his strength by finishing third in stage 2, effectively compensating for Van Aert's underwhelming performance during the opening weekend.
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