Tuesday, March 10th, stage 3: Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire > Pouilly-sur-Loire
he team time trial on day 3 of Paris–Nice 2026 produced an exhilarating battle for stage victory in Pouilly‑sur‑Loire and for the top places in the overall standings. Ineos Grenadiers made the most of their power and tactics to dominate the 23.5 km course, propelling Kévin Vauquelin to the finish in 26’40’’ (52.9 km/h). Oscar Onley crossed the line just one second behind, while Lidl–Trek’s Juan Ayuso finished two seconds back. Having earned four bonus seconds on day 2, Ayuso is the new overall leader of Paris–Nice 2026, and the first Spaniard to wear the yellow‑and‑white jersey since Luis Leon Sánchez in 2018. The GC battle is now well and truly on, and it will continue Wednesday with a brutal summit finish in Uchon.
Stage 3
- Ineos Grenadiers 26’40”
- Lidl-Trek +00’02”
- Decathlon CMA CGM +00’11”
GC
- Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek) 8h37’02”
- Kévin Vauquelin (Ineos Grenadiers) +00’02”
- Oscar Onley (Ineos Grenadiers) +00’03”
