Small 'details' driving Pogacar to bigger and better

Tadej Pogacar has all but secured his record-equalling fifth Tour de France crown at age 27, becoming the youngest to achieve that.

Pogacar's winning margin in 2026 is set to be his widest yet, beating his 2024 advantage over Jonas Vingegaard by nine seconds.

Pogacar says his power numbers have not improved since 2024, but small details like experience, mood, and emotions are driving his performance.

He has won five stages in this Tour, down from six in 2024, but gifted stage wins to team-mate Isaac Del Toro rather than maximising personal victories.

Remco Evenepoel, set for second place, joked that beating Pogacar requires 'Pogi not starting' for the next few years.