Ulissi conquers the pink jersey at the Giro d'Italia - Plappe wins spectacular!

Ulissi conquers the pink jersey at the Giro d'Italia - Plappe wins spectacular!

Vienna, AT - On May 17, 2025, Diego Ulissi from Team Astana took over the pink jersey at the Giro d’Italia. He finished third at the eighth stage, which stretched over 197 kilometers from Giulianova to Castelraimondo, and was able to take over the overall lead by referring Primož Roglič (Red Bull-Bora) to second place, which had taken the lead the day before. Ulissi ended the stage 38 seconds behind the stage winner Lucas Plapp (Team Jayco), who won the race after a long solo ride.

The stage started early in the morning with a large group of almost 20 drivers that had attacked early. Lucas Plapp started his decisive attack 100 kilometers before the finish after the increase in category 3 Montelago. Plapp crossed the finish line with a lead of 38 seconds ahead of Wilco Kelderman (Visma), who became second, followed by Ulissi in third place. This impressive performance marks Plapp's long -awaited victory after he had to deal with injuries in the season, including a broken wrist and a fall in the individual time trial.

overall ranking and key moments

After the eighth stage, Ulissi took over the overall lead after losing Roglič, who lost 4:12 minutes on Ulissi. Lorenzo Fortunato is only 17 seconds behind Ulissi, while Roglič follows for another 5 seconds behind Fortunato. Patrick Konrad finished 31st with Roglič.

The ninth stage, which leads from Gubbio to Siena on Sunday, will be specifically challenging because it includes five gravel sectors with a total length of 29.7 kilometers. These formations could play a crucial role in the further course of the race and make the competition for the pink jersey even more exciting.

The story of the Giro d’Italia is rich and full of formative moments. This year Ulissi, as the first Italian for four years in Maglia Rosa, could open a new chapter in this tradition. His current performance and the course of the outstanding stages promise to make the race dramatically and unpredictable. The Giro d’Italia, since it was founded in 1909, has produced numerous champions, and 2025 could be another impressive year for Italian cycling.

For more information on the stages and results of the Giro d’Italia 2025 please visit vienna.at , cyclingnews and also read the Race History by Cyclingnews .