Medical Reports & Withdrawals Tour de France Femmes 2026 Stage 8 - Reigning champion Ferrand-Prevot abandons as late crash heartbreak denies Squiban stage win chance

Reigning Tour de France Femmes champion Ferrand-Prevot abandoned the 2026 race during Stage 8 following a crash. French rider Squiban was also denied a stage win chance due to a late crash heartbreak. Earlier in the race, Laura Tomasi became the first abandonment after crashing on Stage 1 in Lausanne, with Alison Avoine also exiting after finishing outside the time limit.