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During Stage 1 at Daytona International Speedway, Tyler Reddick and Todd Gilliland collided, causing both to slide and Reddick to crash into the inside wall, highlighting the playoff peril for these drivers.
Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney started strong in the Tour de France Femmes with a solid performance in stage 1, finishing fourth and gaining time on rivals, but she was somewhat disappointed as she felt she could have done better. The stage was won by Marianne Vos, who took the yellow jersey after a late sprint, with Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Kim Le Court also making significant moves.
Primož Roglič and other top GC contenders faced setbacks during the chaotic first stage of the Tour de France due to crosswinds and missed splits, with Roglič notably losing time and experiencing bad luck at the race.
Jasper Philipsen won the first stage of the Tour de France in Lille, wearing the yellow jersey for the first time, while Tadej Pogačar finished safely, with notable crashes and strong performances from other top contenders. The race continues with a hilly stage from Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Tadej Pogačar won the opening stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné in a sprint finish, outpacing Jonas Vingegaard and Mathieu van der Poel in a star-studded breakaway, marking a surprising start to the race.
Julian Alaphilippe is unfazed by the removal of the intermediate time bonus on stage 1 of the Tour de France, as he focuses on his goal of winning a stage and potentially wearing the yellow jersey. Alaphilippe, who had a difficult 2022 season due to injuries, is excited to return to the Tour and is aiming to use the Côte de Pike climb as a launchpad for his ambitions. Despite tough competition from riders like Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel, Alaphilippe is confident in his form and the strength of his team.
Chase Elliott wins Stage 1 at the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, leading 10 of the first 60 laps. The race features three stages, with two 60-lap stages followed by a final 68-lap stage. The race had multiple cautions, including incidents involving Tyler Reddick and Chase Briscoe. Bubba Wallace, who led 14 of the first 21 laps, was critiqued by Michael Jordan.