Rui Costa (Intermarché–Circus–Wanty) clinched a cagey victory from the breakaway on a tense Stage 15 of the Vuelta a España 2023.
It was a wiley ride from the Portuguese former world champion, who used all his experience to outfox breakaway companions Lennard Kämna (BORA-hansgrohe) and Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious) and sprint to victory.
In an electrifying day of racing during Stage 9 of Vuelta A España, from Cartagena to Collado de la Cruz de Caravaca, the echelons caused by crosswinds and the challenging final climb had spectators riveted.
Lennard Kämna of Team BORA-Hansgrohe executed a perfect breakaway strategy, culminating in a thrilling stage win after managing to fend off the determined Sobrero.
The day was rife with strategic moves as teams such as Jumbo-Visma and Soudal Quickstep sought to take advantage of the early echelons.