Wout van Aert wins sprint victory at Tour Auvergne before the Alps

Belgian star Wout van Aert secured victory in the fifth stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes by winning the sprint finish just days ahead of the Alpine stages. Showcasing his speed on the final flat section before the mountains, Van Aert executed his team Visma's strategy perfectly.

The race is expected to see significant battles in the general classification as the high mountain stages begin tomorrow.