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Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) seizes the lead in Paris-Nice after a chaotic Stage 4 marked by a late high-speed crash. GC leader Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek) and several top competitors abandon due to injuries. Vingegaard dominates the category 1 ascent to Uchon, breaking away from a select group to finish nearly a minute ahead of Dani Martínez (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), while Tim Van Dijke takes third. The stage unfolds under bitter cold and rain, with a significant early echelon of 40 riders, including Ayuso and Vingegaard, already fracturing the field. Vingegaard reflects on the intense day, noting the hectic start and the absence of time for adjustments. He highlights the crucial support from teammate Eduardo Affini. With this victory, Vingegaard claims the yellow jersey, showcasing his strength amidst the turmoil.
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