Paris-Nice: Ineos Grenadiers win stage 3 team time trial while Juan Ayuso takes GC lead with second-placed Lidl-Trek finish

Ineos Grenadiers secured victory in the Stage 3 Team Time Trial at Paris-Nice, covering the 26.9km course in 31 minutes and 21 seconds. Their performance propelled Egan Bernal into fifth place overall, 10 seconds behind the new race leader, Juan Ayuso of UAE Team Emirates. Ayuso's squad finished second on the day, just one second adrift, while Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale edged out Visma-Lease a Bike for third, 8 seconds back.

This TTT result significantly reshapes the General Classification, demonstrating the critical role team cohesion plays in modern stage racing. Ayuso, despite his team not winning the stage, capitalises on a strong collective effort to seize the yellow jersey – a testament to UAE Team Emirates' consistent strength this season. For Ineos, it's a welcome return to form in a discipline where they once dominated, offering a glimmer of hope for Bernal's GC ambitions after a challenging period.

Ultimately, the TTT proved a potent GC shaper, exposing those with even the slightest cracks in their collective armour. The 'Race to the Sun' just got a lot more interesting.