Matthew BRENNAN. 10 with honors. A nice U-shaped curve less than 300 meters from the finish line, just for good measure. To add drama to a sprint without suspense, because the 21-year-old from Darlington is simply too superior, especially when someone like Wout Van Aert is leading him out. Third stage victory, his tenth of the season, the 22nd of his career—numbers already impressive and in many ways imposing for a pure talent of the highest caliber. Visma is enjoying it, his teammates are enjoying it. Plenty of work today as well, but then there's him, this young British rider who optimizes everything with disarming ease.

Brian COQUARD. 8. The 34-year-old Cofidis rider has an excellent kick and shows it today, against a thoroughbred that needs no introduction, having already abundantly introduced itself. In the U-shaped curve he goes wide, like many, like everyone, like Van Aert. He also ends up very close to the barriers and is forced, in addition to maintaining his balance, to stop pedaling. At certain speeds, certain "corrections" come at a cost.

Jordi MEEUS. 5. The 28-year-old Belgian from Red Bull is there, fighting, but he's beaten from the start.

Magnus CORT. 5.5. He knows where to position himself, knows where to be, and also knows when to attack: he rises out of the saddle, then sits back down. When someone is too superior, it's wise to acknowledge it.

Wout VAN AERT. 8.5. He delivers a masterful lead-out and, while he's at it, closes the day with a 5th place finish that bodes well: he pedals easily, his condition heading into the World Championships is growing exponentially. While he's at it, he increases his tally for the green jersey classification. He now leads with 174 points, ahead of Brennan at 117. Our Alessandro Romele sits at 96.

Bastien TRONCHON. 5.5. The desire to repeat is there, but today he has to settle for watching from behind.

Alessandro ROMELE. 7. He's developing a taste for this: his fourth top-ten finish (8th) confirming the performance level of a great rider. Let's not forget, the young man is making his Grand Tour debut. And it's a great one.

Orluis AULAR. 5. It's clear he doesn't have the condition of his best days and does what his legs allow him to do.

Alessandro COVI. 7. After just five kilometers, four riders go up the road. The "Puma of Taino" finds himself in the company of Domen Novak (UAE), Ethan Hayter (Soudal Quick-Step), and Sinuhè Fernandez (Burgos Burpellet). A well-assorted group that animates stage 11. Then, despite all their best efforts, they must make way for the fast wheels.