Carlos Rodríguez of Ineos Grenadiers has abandoned the Tour de France due to a pelvic fracture sustained in a crash at the end of stage 17. Prior to the incident, he was tenth in the general classification, 20:45 behind race leader Tadej Pogačar. Rodríguez was hopeful of improving his ranking during the Alpine stages. The team confirmed his withdrawal before stage 18, stating he is in good spirits and under medical supervision as he prepares to recover. This marks the first time Rodríguez has not completed a Grand Tour, having previously finished fifth and seventh in earlier Tours.
Ineos Grenadiers team leader Carlos Rodríguez has been forced to abandon the Tour de France after fracturing his pelvis in the high-speed crash at the end of stage 17 to Valence.
Hospital scans have confirmed a fracture of the pelvis. Carlos is in good spirits and remains under the close supervision of our medical team.
This is the first time Rodríguez has failed to complete the Tour and any Grand Tour. He was fifth on his Tour debut in 202 and seventh in 2024.
Ineos will now have to hope Thymen Arensman can continue his successful hunt for stage victories in the Alps or with other riders on stage 20 to Pontarlier on Saturday.
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