Carapaz Wins Tour de France Stage 18, Pogačar Loses Key Teammate McNulty

Ecuador's Richard Carapaz won stage 18 of the Tour de France, taking victory on the final climb to Orcieres-Merlette. Overall leader Tadej Pogačar retained the yellow jersey but suffered a significant blow when key climbing teammate Brandon McNulty abandoned the race. McNulty's withdrawal weakens Pogačar's tactical options in the final mountain stages.