Ben O'Connor expressed that leading the Vuelta a España is a pleasant surprise, as many riders never get the chance to wear a leader's jersey in a Grand Tour.
O'Connor dismissed the idea that had teammate Felix Gall waited for him during stage 8, it would have altered his performance, emphasizing the harsh climb's difficulty.
In his characteristically relaxed manner, O'Connor highlighted that he enjoys leading the race and finds joy in letting others make moves, rather than stressing himself.
O'Connor praised his teammate Gall after stage 9, acknowledging their strong teamwork, especially in managing challenging mountain-top finishes.
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