Tim MERLIER. 10 and honors. One, two, three, Tim's here! Once again, the Belgian sprinter from Soudal Quick Step who is demonstrating, if there was any doubt, that he's the strongest in the bunch. If there's a sprint to be won, he does it and generally wins it. Third stage victory in this Tour, sixth in his career on the roads of the Grande Boucle. His 75th career win for this 33-year-old, who is no longer a rookie, but knows perfectly well how to stay young. He wins in front of his wife Cameron Vandenbroucke and his little boy Jules, the father is happier than the child. After all, he does the most beautiful job in the world, the one he dreamed of doing since childhood. He's 33 years old, but every rider carries within himself this dream, which is the only thing that never ages.

Olav KOOIJ. 8. One first place, two second places, one third place—not bad for a first Tour de France. The Dutchman confirms his talent, made of power and lucidity, ability to read the race and positioning. This was supposed to be his maturity exam at the Sorbonne of cycling: passed!

Jasper PHILIPSEN. 5. Another opportunity wasted, after his Alpecin team had positioned him perfectly in the sprint zone. But when it's time to open the throttle, the Belgian gets sucked back and barely holds his position.

Biniam GIRMAY. 5.5. Consistent is consistent, but at the moment his consistency tastes like defeat.

Milan FRETIN. 6. Fourth top-ten finish for the Cofidis sprinter, who moves well, trying to stay up front and manages to do so.

Mads PEDERSEN. 6. He takes points at the intermediate sprint (with 2nd place), takes points with a 9th place finish. In truth, for what Lidl-Trek shows in the final part of the stage, it's not much, but better than nothing.

Quinn SIMMONS. 10. Captain America pulls like a madman, fights like a gladiator to break free from his chains. In the midst of his effort, on a climb he sees his father waving the stars and stripes, extends his left hand and gives him a high five. We give him a ten!

Filippo GANNA. 8. At 21 km from the finish, in the real melee, after attacking and getting away in a breakaway, he gets a puncture. What can you say? He stays calm, I'm a bit less so.

Damiano CARUSO. 7. The old gladiator from Bahrain Victorious spends his day at full speed with Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto Dstny), Ewen Costiou (Groupama - FDJ United) and Mattéo Vercher. Four friends who prefer the breakaway to the bar.

Baptiste VEISTROFFER. 7. The Lotto Dstny rider takes the initiative and goes solo at the front. He's the detonator of this stage, which flies by at an average speed of 49.005 km/h. Slow today.