The 2025 Tour de France will go down as a defining moment in the history of Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe. With Florian Lipowitz finishing third overall in the general classification, the team secured its first-ever podium finish at the Tour de France, along with the white jersey for best young rider, another first in its Tour history.
Florian, just 24 years old and riding his first Tour de France, stepped onto the podium in Paris after three gruelling weeks of racing that tested even the most seasoned professionals. On Stage 14 to Luchon–Superbagnères, he moved into third overall and took control of the white jersey. From that point on, he showed remarkable composure and consistency, defending both positions through the high mountains of the final week.
This podium finish crowns what has been a remarkable season for Florian. After placing second at Paris-Nice, third at the Critérium du Dauphiné, and fourth at Itzulia Basque Country, the Tour de France confirmed his place among the sport’s young talents.
Florian Lipowitz: “It was a tough three weeks. I just wanted to get to the finish line safely. Overall, there were many ups and downs, and the start wasn’t ideal. But we grew closer and closer as a team. Because in the end, a result like this isn’t just down to me, it’s a team effort. That’s why I want to say thank you to everyone again. We’re riding through France for three weeks, but there’s a lot more to it than that in terms of preparation. That’s why I’m just happy that everything worked out so well and we can celebrate third place.”
In line with the team’s greatest successes
A former talented biathlete, Florian was discovered and developed within the Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe system, making rapid but steady progress. He is known in the peloton as modest and humble, yet quietly ambitious, traits that have endeared him to fans at this year’s Tour. As the race entered its final week, his name began to appear more and more on roadside banners, a sign of growing support from the public for the young German rider.
This achievement stands proudly alongside the team’s major Grand Tour performances, Jai Hindley’s Giro d’Italia title, Primož Roglič’s Vuelta a España win, and historic Tour moments including Peter Sagan’s multiple green jerseys and stage wins, and most recently Jordi Meeus’ stage win on the Champs-Élysées in 2023. Yet there’s something particularly meaningful about a German rider achieving a podium in Paris with his German team, a testament to years of focused development and belief in young talent.
Ralph Denk, CEO Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe: “Standing here in Paris with this result is a great moment for Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe, but also for me personally. Florian has achieved the best result in the team’s history at the Tour de France, also winning the white jersey for the first time. I am proud of how we and our partners have presented ourselves here. We have now been invited by them, and they are giving us a huge welcome. The first Tour podium is another step on the way to eventually winning the yellow jersey.”
AVAILABLE CONTENT
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– News Cut incl. Interviews of Lipowitz, Ralph Denk, Roglič
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– Extended Interview Select with Lipowitz, Ralph Denk, Pithie and van Dijke
(with shot list / transcript)
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– Social News Clip 9:16 + Photos
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