Paul Hennequin wins stage 3 of the 2026 Grand Prix El Djazaïr

Paul Hennequin (Euskaltel-Euskadi) has won stage 3 of the 2026 Grand Prix El Djazaïr, finishing in 02:39:32. The French rider beat Timothy Dupont (Tarteletto - Isorex) and Yacine Hamza (Madar Pro Cycling Team) in the sprint, both credited with the same time as the winner. The race A compact finish and identical times for the first five riders on the stage: the third stage was decided in a bunch sprint, with no one able to gain ground on their direct rivals. The group of favourites reached the finish line together, with the gaps between the leading positions wiped out. Stage results Paul Hennequin (Euskaltel-Euskadi) — 02:39:32 Timothy Dupont (Tarteletto - Isorex) — s.t. Yacine Hamza (Madar Pro Cycling Team) — s.t. Mohamed-Nadjib Assal (Madar Pro Cycling Team) — s.t. Jonathan Kerkhofs (Universe Cycling Team) — s.t. General classification With the first five riders credited with the same time, the general classification shows no gaps between the top positions at the end of stage 3. The race remains open ahead of the final stages. Outlook The 2026 Grand Prix El Djazaïr continues tomorrow with a new stage, the fourth of the four on the programme.