00:00Simon Yates, congratulations. A third victory on the Tour de France, but would you say that this one is the victory of experience?
00:09Yeah, to be honest, a little bit, because actually I didn't feel that good out there.
00:14It was a really hard start to be there and a lot of strong guys.
00:18And actually, that's why I took advantage into the final corners at the bottom of the descent, before the climb started, because I was looking for a bit of a head start.
00:28So, no, I just did my best from there, really.
00:32Great to be back on top spot on the Tour de France six years after.
00:37Yeah, it's been a long time. Yeah, but actually I also was not really expecting any opportunities here.
00:43Of course, we came here fully focused on Jonas and the GC. So, yeah, the stage played out in a way that I could be there for the stage.
00:54And, yeah, I took it with both hands.
00:58You mean that now it's all for Jonas?
01:01Yeah, I mean, yeah, from the start also. I mean, I'm under no illusion that what we're here for.
01:06And even today, really, I mean, the main plan was to be there just in case there was something happening from behind.
01:11But the gap was too big. So, yeah, cracked on and went for the stage.
01:15In other words, winning the Giro, do you still have the legs?
01:20It's not easy. I'm still a bit tired from there. But, yeah, I mean, actually, I've been getting better every day since I've been here.
01:29It's a bit rusty, I would like to say, at the start. The first few stages there were quite demanding for myself.
01:35But I've really been growing into the race. So, looking forward to the rest day and the rest of the race.
01:42Thank you very much. Congrats. Thanks.
01:43Thanks.
