Overview
- Diego Ulissi of Astana became the new leader of the Giro d'Italia, holding a 17-second advantage over Primoz Roglic and 20 seconds over Juan Ayuso after stage 8.
- Australian Lucas Plapp secured a solo victory in stage 8, attacking 45 kilometers from the finish to claim his first Grand Tour stage win.
- Juan Ayuso gained another second on Primoz Roglic during the final stretch of stage 8, showcasing his consistent strength and determination in the general classification battle.
- The upcoming stage 9 features 30 kilometers of gravel roads in Tuscany, a challenging terrain expected to test riders' skills and reshape the GC standings.
- Ayuso, at 22 years old, continues to emerge as a leading contender, aiming to follow in the footsteps of Spanish Giro champions Miguel Induráin and Alberto Contador.