Stage 17 of the 2025 Giro d’Italia, held on Wednesday, May 28, was a pivotal mountain stage that saw Isaac Del Toro of UAE Team Emirates–XRG claim a remarkable solo victory and extend his lead in the general classification.

Stage 17 Results – San Michele all’Adige → Bormio (155 km)

1. Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) – 4h 32' 15"

2. Romain Bardet (Team DSM–Firmenich PostNL) – +4"

3. Richard Carapaz (EF Education–EasyPost) – same time

4. Simon Yates (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +1'12"

5. Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) – +1'12"

6. Damiano Caruso (Bahrain Victorious) – +1'12"

7. Derek Gee (Israel–Premier Tech) – +1'12"

8. Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) – +1'12"

9. Michael Storer (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) – +1'12"

10. Giulio Pellizzari (Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe) – +1'12" 

Del Toro launched a decisive attack on the final descent into Bormio, outpacing Bardet and Carapaz to secure his first Grand Tour stage win. This victory also made him only the second Mexican rider to win a Giro stage, following Julio Alberto Pérez Cuapio. 

General Classification After Stage 17

1. Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) – 66h 04' 11"

2. Richard Carapaz (EF Education–EasyPost) – +0'41"

3. Simon Yates (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +0'51"

4. Derek Gee (Israel–Premier Tech) – +2'43"

5. Damiano Caruso (Bahrain Victorious) – +3'52"

6. Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) – +4'35"

7. Michael Storer (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) – +4'43"

8. Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) – +5'19"

9. Giulio Pellizzari (Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe) – +5'48"

10. Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) – +6'20"

Del Toro's triumph extended his lead over Carapaz to 41 seconds, while Simon Yates slipped to third, 51 seconds behind the leader.

Stage 17's challenging climbs, including the Passo del Tonale and the iconic Mortirolo, tested the peloton's resilience. Del Toro's aggressive descent into Bormio showcased his tactical acumen and solidified his position as the race leader. With several stages remaining, the battle for the maglia rosa continues, promising more excitement in the days ahead