Home rider Enric Mas finally conquered his long-standing frustration by winning the Vuelta a España on Sunday. He inherited the red jersey from Tadej Pogacar, who crashed out of the race, allowing Mas to secure his victory.

Mas, leading the Movistar Team, finished a remarkable 2 minutes, 15 seconds ahead of four-time Vuelta winner Primoz Roglic. Felix Gall rounded out the podium by finishing third overall, 2 minutes, 44 seconds behind Mas in the final stage.

Pogacar had led Mas by 3 minutes, 50 seconds before his unfortunate crash in the eighth stage. This victory is particularly sweet for Mas, who has been the runner-up in the Vuelta three times: in 2018, 2021, and 2022. He also placed third in 2024 and achieved fifth and sixth at the Tour de France in 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Mas’ triumph marks a significant milestone for Spanish cycling, being the greatest Grand Tour achievement since Alberto Contador won the Giro d’Italia in 2015. Contador was also the last Spaniard to win the Vuelta in 2014.

In the final stage, Norwegian rider Tobias Johannessen claimed victory in a 102-kilometer leg through the historic city of Granada. Johannessen narrowly beat Alessandro Romele in a two-man sprint, while British rider Matthew Brennan finished fourth in the stage. Mas crossed the finish line arm-in-arm with his six Movistar teammates several minutes later.

Additionally, British cyclist Oscar Onley was crowned the winner of the Young Rider's standings.