The transfer of power seems beautiful and well validated within the team Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe on that Tour de France. At the end of a 12th stage (the first in high mountains) devastating this Thursday, July 17, Florian Lipowitz probably took the eadership of the German formation, finishing 3rd at the top of Hautacam, just behind Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease A Bike), and above all far ahead of a Primoz Roglic Only 9th on the line almost 2 minutes from his young teammate. As a result, the German is now occupying 4th place within a minute of the podium and a Remco Evenepoel (Sudal Quick-Step) far from imperial, while the experienced Slovenian only points out in 7th position, 2 minutes further. As always lucid and have been unrailed after arrival despite this relative failure, Roglic returned to this extremely difficult day.
“We talked with Florian Lipowitz … When you have legs, you have to go”
“It was just very fast … far too fast for me. I really fought in the last seven kilometers to reach the top. I'm just tired“, He simply admitted before mentioning the management of the final climb with his teammate, for which he has no resentment.”Yes we talked with Florian Lipowitz. You know, when you have your legs, you have to go. And he really had good legs today, he did a great job. How do I see that? I'm just happy for him. And I hope he will keep this level and continue like this until the end“, the conclusion Primoz Roglic.
