Withdrawals and Injury Update After Stage 7 of the Tour de France 2025
Jack Haig Becomes Latest Casualty on Stage 7
Jack Haig (Bahrain Victorious) became the notable rider to abandon the 2025 Tour de France, pulling out during the Stage 7 double ascent of Mûr-de-Bretagne. The Australian climber had struggled since an earlier crash and was forced to call it a day, dealing a tactical blow to Bahrain Victorious.
Previous Major Withdrawals So Far — Injury and Crash Report
The opening week of the Tour has seen a worrying number of high-profile withdrawals. Here’s the updated status of notable exits and injury cases:
Rider | Team | Reason for Withdrawal | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jasper Philipsen | Alpecin–Deceuninck | Crash — fractured collarbone & AC joint | 3 | Underwent successful surgery at AZ Herentals |
Filippo Ganna | INEOS Grenadiers | Crash — concussion symptoms | 1 | Withdrew same day; no long-term complications yet |
Mattia Cattaneo | Soudal–Quick-Step | Crash after-effects (Stage 4); unable to continue | 7 | Withdrawn; hospital check confirmed no serious injuries |
Jack Haig | Bahrain Victorious | Crash-related strain and race fatigue | 7 | Withdrawn |
Philipsen’s Crash, Surgery & Teammate Support
Jasper Philipsen, the winner of Stage 1 and initial green and yellow jersey holder, was forced to abandon during Stage 3’s intermediate sprint after being brought down by Bryan Coquard. The incident also took down several others.
Philipsen underwent successful surgery on his collarbone and AC joint at AZ Herentals. Alpecin-Deceuninck confirmed the outcome, thanking the medical team, while teammate Tadej Pogačar expressed sadness on social media:
“Super sad to see Jasper hit the deck so hard — you’ll come back in no time.”
Filippo Ganna First to Exit the 2025 Tour
Filippo Ganna became the first rider to abandon the Tour after crashing heavily on Stage 1 in a collision with Sean Flynn. Despite attempting to ride on, concussion symptoms forced his withdrawal before the stage’s conclusion.
INEOS Grenadiers later confirmed the seriousness of the incident, with Ganna’s time trial hopes dashed. Sport director Zak Dempster remarked:
“It’s disappointing but his health comes first. He’s a bit sore but okay otherwise.”
Mattia Cattaneo Withdraws After Stage 7 Struggle
Mattia Cattaneo had been battling a knee injury from Stage 4, but ultimately the lingering effects proved too much, and he withdrew on Stage 7. Team Soudal–Quick-Step confirmed he was taken to hospital post-stage, where scans thankfully ruled out serious injuries.
“We’ll miss ‘Catta’ in the team and wish him a smooth and speedy recovery.”
The 2025 Tour de France has already proven unforgiving, with four major names withdrawn in the opening week. While crashes and injuries are sadly a part of Grand Tour racing, this year’s attrition rate underscores the punishing nature of the Tour’s early stages.
As the race moves into the Massif Central and Pyrenees, both team tactics and rider health management will play pivotal roles in determining who reaches Paris in one piece.
