Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Withdraws from the Tour de France Femmes

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, the defending champion of the Tour de France Femmes, withdrew from the race ahead of Stage 8 on August 8, 2026, after feeling unwell. Her team, Visma | Lease a Bike, confirmed the decision was made in consultation with medical staff. Ferrand-Prévot had already been struggling throughout the race, falling behind in the individual time trial and failing to make her usual impact in stages that typically suit her.