Team Tadej Pogacar On The Ropes, Brandon McNulty Abandons - Tour de France 2026 Stage 18

UAE Team Emirates is facing sickness inside Tadej Pogacar’s team at the 2026 Tour de France, with Brandon McNulty abandoning in Stage 18 of the race, and Tim Wellens confirming illness in the squad.

In this finish-line interview package at Orcières-Merlette, Paul Seixas reacts to the situation and explains why he would not want to take advantage of a sick rival. 

We also hear from Wellens as UAE faces growing pressure in the final week.