'I think it's something to show respect to him' – New Vuelta a España leader Enric Mas refuses to wear red jersey on stage 8 podium after Tadej Pogačar's abandon

Enric Mas became the new leader of the 2025 Vuelta a España after Tadej Pogačar abandoned the race during stage 8. In a show of respect for the departing race leader, Mas declined to wear the red jersey during the stage 8 podium ceremony. Pogačar's withdrawal handed Mas the overall lead in what had been a dominant defense of the title by the Slovenian champion.