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Tadej Pogačar Fumes After Officials Deny Water Bottle Late in Scorching Vuelta a España Finale

Tadej Pogačar's victory in the Vuelta a España was overshadowed by a controversial moment on the final stage.

By · Published August 28, 2026 at 00:33 UTC · Updated August 28, 2026 at 08:24 UTC

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Pogačar won the sixth stage of the Vuelta a España, but the victory was marred by a dispute over a water bottle. Pogačar was denied a water bottle late in the stage, which took place on a gravel section in scorching heat.

The incident occurred as he was caught on a climb by Enric Mas, who surprised Pogačar with a strong performance. The controversy stems from inaccurate time gaps that led to Pogačar being caught during an attack.

The incident has sparked discussion about race officials' decisions and their impact on the outcome. The next stage of the Vuelta a España will determine whether Pogačar can maintain his lead and secure the overall victory.

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What stage of the Vuelta a España did Pogačar win?

Pogačar won the sixth stage.

Who surprised Pogačar on the gravel climb?

Enric Mas surprised Pogačar with a strong performance on the gravel climb.

What was the controversy involving Pogačar?

Pogačar was denied a water bottle late in the stage, leading to a dispute about race officials' decisions.

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