Analysis of the latest day's action in the 2025 race - 171km from Montpellier up to the summit of the iconic Mont Ventoux

The three-time champion is up 4 minutes, 15 seconds over the Danish rider with five days to go. France’s Valentin Paret-Peintre wins the 16th stage.

The Belgian team has also released a special jersey today in honour of seven-time Tour stage winner Raymond Poulidor, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Frenchman's historic victory on top of Mont Ventoux in 1965.

Valentin Paret-Peintre has triumphed on Mont Ventoux to become the first home rider to win a stage at this year’s Tour de France.

The two-time champion was frustrated as he was brought down in the finish area at the top of the legendary climb

Valentin Paret-Peintre triumphed on Mont Ventoux to become the first home rider to win a stage at this year’s Tour de France, while Tadej Pogačar

Valentin Paret-Peintre bagged a first home win on an enthralling stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday pipping Ireland's Ben Healy atop the 1910m altitude Mont Ventoux finish line.

Fans in the UK can watch stage 16 of the Tour de France for free on ITV4 and its streaming platform ITVX, with coverage starting at 14:00 BST. Alternatively, TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+ (£30.99/month) have full coverage from 11:00 BST.

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The International Cycling Union has objected to the presence of Johan Bruyneel, Lance Armstrong's former team manager, in staff areas of the Tour de France.