Tensions Rise at Visma: Rift Between Van Aert and Vingegaard Confirmed by Fans
The atmosphere within Team Visma-Lease a Bike has become increasingly strained as tensions between Wout van Aert and Jonas Vingegaard come to light during the 2025 Tour de France. While the team had high hopes for their strategy in the queen stage, internal dynamics may have played a role in their underperformance.
Criticism emerged after Dutch analyst Michael Boogerd highlighted Van Aert’s lack of visible support for Vingegaard during key moments of the race. “The entire team was pulling for Jonas, but Van Aert was at the back,” he noted. His remarks echoed earlier comments by Trine Hansen, Vingegaard’s wife, who publicly questioned the team’s priorities, implying Van Aert’s personal ambitions were clashing with overall team goals.
Van Aert reportedly felt targeted by the remarks but claimed the matter had been resolved internally. However, fan sentiment tells a different story. A recent poll by WielerNieuws revealed that over 80% of readers believe the relationship between the two stars has suffered serious damage.
So far, no public reconciliation has been seen between the riders, and the absence of their once-frequent camaraderie is telling. With the Tour still ongoing, all eyes are on Visma to see how this internal conflict plays out.
