French Valentin Paretrere was forced to give up The return On the 4th stage. Sick, the runner of the Soudal Quick-Step prematurely puts an end to its second big round of the season. However, he arrived in Spain with real ambitions. “Revelation” of the last Tour de France, Paretrere had signed the greatest victory of his young career in July by winning at the top of Mont Ventoux.
VIDEO – Valentin Paret -Pintre after his victory at Mont Ventoux
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Paret-painter could have entered history
On The returnhe was to take advantage of his qualities as a climber-puncher to distinguish himself in the hilly and mountainous stages to come. He could also have registered his name in the list of the three Grand Tours, after his stages victories on the Giro in 2024 and on the Tour In 2025. This abandonment interrupts its dynamics, but does not call into question the momentum taken this summer. His victory at Mont Ventoux confirmed his potential, and he remains one of the most promising young French runners. His next goal will now be to find his condition and prepare for the rest of the season.
