Stage 7 of the 2025 Giro d’Italia, held on May 16, marked the race's first summit finish, spanning 168 km from Castel di Sangro to Tagliacozzo. This stage was pivotal in reshaping the general classification standings.

🏁 Stage 7 Highlights

• Juan Ayuso's Breakthrough Victory: The 22-year-old Spaniard from UAE Team Emirates-XRG secured his first Grand Tour stage win by launching a decisive attack 550 meters from the finish line, distancing himself from the leading group .

• UAE Team's Dominance: Ayuso's teammate, Isaac Del Toro, finished second, showcasing the team's strength. Egan Bernal (INEOS Grenadiers) claimed third place, demonstrating his return to form .

• Primož Roglič Takes the Maglia Rosa: Finishing fourth, Roglič (Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe) reclaimed the overall lead, overtaking Mads Pedersen, who struggled on the final climb and lost significant time 

General Classification Standings After Stage 7

1. Primož Roglič (Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe) – 24:32:30

2. Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) – +0:04

3. Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) – +0:09

4. Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) – +0:27

5. Max Poole (Team Picnic PostNL) – +0:30

6. Michael Storer (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) – +0:33

7. Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) – +0:34

8. Mathias Vacek (Lidl–Trek) – +0:37

9. Simon Yates (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +0:39

10. Richard Carapaz (EF Education–EasyPost) – +0:41

📺 Stage 7 Video Highlights

For a visual recap of the stage's key moments, including Ayuso's decisive attack and the final climb, you can watch the highlights here: