Carapaz Wins Stage 18 as Break Splits

Richard Carapaz launched a decisive solo attack on the final climb of Orcières-Merlette to win stage 18 of the Tour de France, finishing 45 seconds ahead of Mauro Schmid with Matteo Jorgenson in third. The victory preserves Tadej Pogačar's overall lead, while marking Carapaz's second Tour stage win and a major boost for EF Education-EasyPost.