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Wout van Aert faces frustration after a missed chance at victory in the second stage of Tirreno-Adriatico. He admits to positioning blunders that cost him a shot at the win. The uphill finish in San Gimignano was crucial, but Van Aert dropped from a strong position to around 40th in just 3 kilometers. His rival, Mathieu van der Poel, seized the moment, claiming the stage victory ahead of Isaac del Toro and Giulio Pellizzari. Van Aert expressed disappointment over being out of position at a key moment, stating, "I couldn't get a result." Despite his strong form, he acknowledges missed opportunities and wrong choices on the descent that hindered his progress. As he gears up for the major Classics, the focus shifts to correcting these positioning issues to reclaim competitive momentum.
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