The twelfth stage of the Tour de France, starting from the Nevers Magny-Cours circuit, once again crowned Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step), who prevailed in the final sprint at the finish line in Chalon-sur-Saône. Already a winner in Bordeaux and Bergerac, the Belgian sprinter took his third victory in his third appearance in the race, following those in 2021 (in Pontivy) and 2025 (Dunkirk, Châteauroux). Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto Intermarché) led the day, but the sprinters' teams maintained control. Filippo Ganna also attempted to do so, but Merlier proved to be the fastest on the straight…