In a dramatic stage of the Tour de France, Belgian rider Tim Wellens secured his first-ever stage win, dominating the 15th leg from Muret to Carcassonne. Amidst a series of crashes and confusion, including a premature celebration by Julian Alaphilippe, Wellens executed a solo breakaway that led him to victory. His teammate, Tadej Pogačar, retained the overall lead with a strategic race despite challenging tactics from competitors like Wout van Aert and Victor Campenaerts. The chaotic nature of the stage highlighted the unpredictability of the race as emotions ran high among cyclists, with whispers of strange tactics floating around. Wellens expressed his joy for the win but emphasized that his ultimate goal remains supporting Pogačar for the overall title.