David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ): “It’s a surprise. I was thinking this stage was for [Mads] Pedersen but the team told me this morning I have punch and I can win today. They did a very very good good job to put me in the first positions all day. I’m very happy and proud to win, for me, for the team. This is the best feeling. Pedersen launched his sprint with 250 metres to go. I just got back in the last corner, and I pushed with everything I had until the line.
It's been a really tough season. I haven't won a World Tour race since the Critérium du Dauphiné where I beat Wout van Aert [2022]. Now we can add Mads in a sprint! It's a bit anecdotical, but there's a lot of positives to take from it.”
