The controversy regarding the statements released Sunday morning by Trine Marie Hansen, Jonas Vingegaard's wife, has not yet subsided because she indirectly attacked Wout van Aert. The Belgian spoke yesterday before the stage start, regarding Vingegaard's wife's statements, which subtly criticized him for his desire to win stages in this Tour de France. According to Trine Marie Hansen, the Belgian champion's ambition could damage Vingegaard's race towards the final Tour de France victory. The Flemish rider tried to calm things down, stating that he had discussed it with the team and is still friends with the Dane, despite his wife's statements.

«Did Jonas and I clear things up? Of course – Van Aert declared before the start – But we talked in the team on Sunday evening about what happened».

In the interview Trine Marie Hansen gave to the newspaper Politikien, Wout Van Aert was put under attack, who then tried to defuse any potential tension within the team. «We discussed it in the meeting. It was important to do so. We were surprised reading yesterday's statements after the race – Van Aert said before the third stage start - I don't want to reveal too much about what was said. My performances with this team speak for themselves. I consider this team my team and always give 100% to achieve the goals we set. Here at the Tour, one of our objectives is to win stages. This is clear to everyone, including Jonas, and that's what we're trying to do».

The Belgian wanted to vent, and it was clear from the moment the Tour lineup was announced that Van Aert would race with a dual role, trying to win stages and help Vingegaard conquer the Tour. But apparently, Trine Marie Hansen did not like this decision, thinking primarily about her husband's objectives. «Are Jonas and I still friends? Of course. But I think it was good to talk about it. Those who know me know that he can count on me».