Pogačar wins Vuelta a España opening time trial by 0.09 seconds

Tadej Pogačar claimed a dramatic victory in the opening stage of the 2026 Vuelta a España, winning the individual time trial in Monaco by a mere 0.09 seconds over Britain's Ethan Hayter. The result secured the Slovenian rider the first red jersey of the race on Saturday, August 22, 2026.