Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe wears red tonight: Primož Roglič wins the Vuelta a Espana 2024!
Primož Roglič went into the final time trial in Madrid with a lead of more than two minutes. After 24.6 kilometres through the Spanish capital, he crossed the finish line in second place, extended his lead and finished confidently at the top of the podium. Ben O'Connor and Enric Mas took the places next to him.
It is Roglič's fourth Vuelta triumph. It brings him level with record holder Roberto Heras and adds another chapter to his impressive career.
Primož Roglič
“The closer you get to the end, the more you want to finish it off. I tried to motivate myself to do it. I pushed, it was a fast time trial and everything went well. I'm happy. Four wins - it's crazy. I just want to enjoy it.”
Just ten weeks after the team celebrated one milestone with its new name, another has been achieved. This is only the second grand tour victory for the team. The 2022 Giro d'Italia with Jai Hindley is followed by the 2024 Vuelta with Primož Roglič.
Ralph Denk
“This is a very special moment. This is only the second time in our 15-year team history that we have won a Grand Tour. In addition to Primož's consistently strong performance, I am particularly pleased with the great team performance. These three weeks have been a rollercoaster ride, but the guys never doubted that we would wear the red jersey in Madrid. Today is an extraordinary day, but we're working hard to ensure that it soon becomes our new standard.”
Alongside the veteran, a youngster completed the team's success. Florian Lipowitz finished his first Grand Tour. The 23-year-old finished seventh overall, making him the second-best young rider in the Tour of Spain.