Pogacar abandons Vuelta a Espana after a gravel-descent crash on stage eight; the race leader bows out, ending a six-time grand tour run with a major setback for the event.
Tadej Pogacar has abandoned the Vuelta a España after a heavy crash on stage eight. He held a commanding lead before the incident, injuring his left shoulder and face and prompting an ambulance transfer. Enric Mas now leads the general classification, while Pogacar’s withdrawal marks the first time he has failed to finish a Grand Tour.