Tour de France 2026: Philipsen wins stage 17 as UCI defends night tests

Belgium's Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Premier Tech won stage 17 of the 2026 Tour de France in a bunch sprint, claiming his first stage victory of this year's race. The 28-year-old, who won the green points jersey in 2023, had struggled throughout the three-week event to outpace compatriot Tim Merlier in sprint finishes. Philipsen crossed the line with a clear gap over his rivals, putting himself in contention for a second green jersey.