Soudal-Quick Step has every reason to feel optimistic despite Evenepoel's departure: "I want to take some more wins"

Magnier proved in the final of the fourth stage in Poland that he can survive difficult finishes. The first group consisted of 74 riders, and Magnier was the fastest. This put him in a strong position in the battle for the points jersey, which Ben Turner of INEOS Grenadiers still held after four days. The British rider won Wednesday's stage and finished second on Thursday.

“I’m thrilled, because it’s my maiden World Tour win,” Magnier said afterward. He was well aware that his previous victories had all been at 1.1 or 1.Pro level. “It was my goal to score a victory this week, and I’m delighted I did it today.”

Magnier described the final as tailor-made for him. “I was really able to unleash my explosiveness here. A big thanks to my teammates for controlling the stage, which wasn’t an easy one with the presence of those climbs in the middle part, and bringing me in a perfect position for the last kilometers.”

Magnier now has five victories in 2025, the same number as in 2024. However, the Frenchman is counting on more to follow. "It’s my fifth victory of the year and it feels great, especially as my parents were present here today. At the same time, it’s a success that gives me a lot of confidence for the next goals of the year. I want to take some more wins and this one here in Poland is great for the morale. We’ll see what we can do in the next stages, if I can get another good result, I will go for it; if not, I will gladly help my teammates."