Tour de France 2023: Fabio Jakobsen withdraws ahead of Stage 12, says 'body not healing' after Stage 4 crash

Fabio Jakobsen (Soudal Quick-Step) has withdrawn from the Tour de France after failing to recover from injuries he sustained in a crash on Stage 4. Jakobsen went down heavily in the final on the motor-racing circuit in Nogaro, and though he has battled on since, the Dutchman has now made the decision to retire from the race.

Ad In a statement issued by Soudal Quick-Step, Jakobsen said: «Due to my stage four crash, and after discussions with the team, we decided it’s better for me to stop my Tour de France journey here. Tour de FranceJakobsen is 'okay' and will 'suffer through' Stage 5, says Steels04/07/2023 AT 20:23 »At this point it seems impossible for me to get to Paris, as I am not recovering, and my body is not healing from the crash.

«I’m very sad to leave the Grande Boucle, because I had big goals for this race and wanted to be at my best with the team. »I will now take some time to recover and clear my head, and hopefully be back at my best later this season." More to follow — — - Tour de FranceJakobsen critical of 'stupid' Stage 3 finish, questions Alpecin tactics04/07/2023 AT 12:12 Tour de France'Answer with the pedals' — Breakaway team react to Jakobsen criticism of Alpecin and Stage 3 finish04/07/2023 AT 11:47