“Gaudu’s red jersey signals not just a lead, but a growing belief that he can take the fight all the way to Madrid.”
David Gaudu moved into the overall race lead at the Vuelta a España after stage four, taking the prestigious red jersey from defending champion Jonas Vingegaard. While Ben Turner celebrated the day’s stage win in a powerful sprint finish, it was Gaudu’s consistency, positioning, and tactical awareness that reshaped the general classification.
The Frenchman stayed sharp throughout a tense stage that tested both climbers and sprinters, avoiding risks and managing his effort with precision. By finishing strongly and limiting time losses against his closest rivals, Gaudu edged ahead of Vingegaard in the cumulative standings, underlining his early intent to mount a serious overall challenge.
For Gaudu, pulling on the leader’s jersey is more than just a reward for steady riding—it represents one of the most significant moments of his career so far. It signals his readiness to take on the world’s elite and his belief that he can carry this fight deep into the final stages in Madrid.