CARCASSONNE, France — Tim Wellens raced clear on the descent toward Carcassonne to win the 15th stage of the Tour de France on Sunday while three-time champion Tadej Pogačar tightened his hold on the yellow jersey.

Thymen Arensman went on to claim his first stage win on the Tour while Pogacar finished second ahead of Jonas Vingegaard, marginally increasing his lead over the Dane. Thanks for joining BBC Sport's live text coverage of the 2025 Tour de France.

Tim Wellens’ Tour de France had been excellent but understated. The Belgian national champion is arguably Pogacar’s most important domestique — both a rouleur who looks after the yellow jersey on the flat, and a strong enough climber to set a punishing initial pace at the base of climbs.