Tadej Pogacar is the clear favorite for the 2026 Vuelta a España, starting in Monaco. Seeking his seventh Grand Tour win, he faces a field missing rivals Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel, with competitors acknowledging his current near-unbeatable form.
Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will compete in this month's Vuelta a Espana, aiming to become only the ninth rider in history to win all three of cycling's Grand Tours after his recent Giro d'Italia and Tour de France victories.
Jai Hindley achieved a historic third podium finish at the Giro d'Italia, securing third place. The Australian cyclist, who battled illness during the race, joins an elite group of riders with multiple Grand Tour podiums.
Jonas Vingegaard has achieved a cycling Grand Slam by winning the Giro d'Italia, joining an elite group of champions. The Dane overcame life-threatening injuries from a 2024 crash to secure his fourth Grand Tour victory.
Jonas Vingegaard has won the Giro d'Italia, becoming the eighth man to win all three Grand Tours. He secured the victory in Rome with a significant overall margin, adding to his previous wins in the Vuelta a Espana and two Tours de France.
