The 2026 Vuelta a España has taken a dramatic turn for Felix Gall and his podium ambitions. During Stage 13, the Austrian climber lost his most vital ally as Gregor Mühlberger was forced to abandon the race following a heavy crash early in the day. This is another major incident in a race already marked by the Tadej Pogačar crash.
A Major Blow to Gall’s Podium Hopes
Felix Gall, who currently sits in a strong third place in the General Classification, now faces the daunting final week of the Vuelta without his primary climbing lieutenant. This follows the results we analyzed in our Stage 10 report. His presence in the high mountains was expected to be the cornerstone of Gall’s defense against the likes of Enric Mas and Primoz Roglic.
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