Carapaz wins stage 18 of Tour de France in commanding breakaway

Ecuador's Richard Carapaz won stage 18 of the Tour de France with a commanding breakaway finish at Orcières-Merlette. Race leader Tadej Pogačar's UAE Emirates XRG team has been battling illness since Monday's rest day, raising concerns about their ability to protect the lead.

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