Davide Stella wins the third stage of the Tour de l'Avenir

Davide Stella (UAE Team Emirates Gen-Z) claimed victory in the third stage of the 2026 Tour de l'Avenir, covering the course in 04:57:47. The Italian rider beat Thomas Capra (Bahrain Victorious Development Team) and Dawid Lewandowski (Poland) to the line, both finishing with the same time.The raceThe stage was decided in a reduced sprint, with the first five finishers all arriving with the same time as the winner. Behind the podium, Ashlin Barry (Team Visma | Lease a Bike Development) and Lenaic Langella (France) placed fourth and fifth, also tied on time.Stage result1. Davide Stella (UAE Team Emirates Gen-Z) — 04:57:472. Thomas Capra (Bahrain Victorious Development Team) s.t.3. Dawid Lewandowski (Poland) s.t.4. Ashlin Barry (Team Visma | Lease a Bike Development) s.t.5. Lenaic Langella (France) s.t.General classificationNo change at the top of the general classification: Kasper Haugland (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Development Team) retains the leader's jersey with 10:35:30, confirming the first position he already held at the end of the previous stage. Behind him remain Niels Driesen (Lotto - Groupe Wanty) and Lorenzo Mark Finn (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe Rookies), both tied on time.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the fourth of seven in total.