Tadej Pogacar claimed victory in the sixth stage of the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné on June 13, finishing 1 minute and 1 second ahead of Jonas Vingegaard, which marked his 97th career win.

This win not only allowed Pogacar to reclaim the yellow jersey but also tied him with Arnaud Demare for the most active wins in cycling.

With this victory, Pogacar has now secured eight wins this season, easing concerns following his earlier fourth-place finish in the individual time trial.

Pogacar expressed his satisfaction with reclaiming the yellow jersey, feeling confident despite previous doubts after the time trial.

The decisive moment came when Pogacar launched an attack with 7 kilometers remaining on the Cote de Domancy, successfully distancing Vingegaard.

Following this stage, Pogacar holds a 43-second lead over Vingegaard and a 54-second lead over Florian Lipowitz, with Remco Evenepoel trailing by 1 minute and 22 seconds.

The general classification now sees Pogacar at the top, followed by Vingegaard, Lipowitz, Evenepoel, and Matteo Jorgenson in the top five.

In a noteworthy performance, 18-year-old Paul Seixas moved up to 8th place in the general standings, showcasing his potential.

This stage was the first of three mountain stages in the race, held under hot conditions, and was a significant moment for Pogacar as he prepares for the Tour de France.

Pogacar's victory serves as a crucial statement to his rivals ahead of the upcoming Tour de France, especially after his earlier time-trial performance.

Looking ahead, the next stage on June 14 is described as the queen stage, covering 132 kilometers from Grand-Aigueblanche to Valmeinier, featuring three climbs of the highest category.

Former overall leader Remco Evenepoel finished fifth in the stage, losing 1 minute and 50 seconds to Pogacar, further solidifying Pogacar's lead.