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James Moultrie

'People are doing it for a reason, it's horrible what's happening' – Vuelta a España leader Jonas Vingegaard voices understanding for pro-Palestine protesters

Jonas Vingegaard Vuelta a Espana Javier Romo Vuelta Palestine Javier Guillén Guardia Civil Movistar TV2
Team UAE's Australian rider Jay Vine (L) and Team Visma-Lease a bike's Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard await the start of the 15th stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling tour, a 167 km race between A Veiga/Vegadeo and Monforte de Lemos, on September 7, 2025. (Photo by Miguel RIOPA / AFP).

Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) has voiced his understanding of the continued pro-Palestine protests at the Vuelta a España, while admitting it is "a shame" that the race is being targeted, following several disruptions and riders being caused to crash on at least two occasions.

The race leader was asked, during his red jersey press conference, about how safe he felt in the peloton following stage 15, when protests – likely influenced by Israel-Premier Tech's participation in the race – continued on the roads from A Veiga to Monforte de Lemos.

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