Cyclisme : Wout van Aert expresses frustration after near miss at Tirreno-Adriatico

Wout van Aert misses another chance for victory at Tirreno-Adriatico, finishing fifth in stage 4. The Belgian cyclist partners with Matteo Jorgenson on the hilly 213km route but falls short in the final sprint. Van Aert reacts to Jan Christen’s late move, exhausting his energy just as Filippo Ganna and Mathieu van der Poel surge past. “A missed opportunity,” says Van Aert, reflecting on a series of setbacks this season, including illness and positioning errors. He acknowledges the team’s effort, crediting Timo Kielich for positioning them well before the climb. Despite a strong race, Van Aert admits he reacted too quickly and couldn’t keep up with Van der Poel's powerful sprint. The search for his first win of the year continues.