In stage 2 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, Paul Penhoët finished fifth but faced penalties including a yellow card, a fine of 500 CHF, and relegation due to an 'irregular sprint'. Lidl-Trek's Jonathan Milan won the stage, while intense competition for leading positions ensued. His team, Groupama FDJ, expressed dissatisfaction with the race jury's ruling, arguing that Penhoët was primarily defending his position amid high-stakes racing dynamics. The team emphasized their faith in Penhoët's capabilities despite the setback, highlighting the efforts of the entire team in a challenging stage.
Penhoët’s actions during the sprint were deemed irregular by the race jury, resulting in a fine, relegation, and a yellow card for obstructing other riders.
Team DS Benoît Vaugrenard expressed disappointment over the decision, stating they had difficulty understanding the call made against Penhoët, who was defending his position.
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