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According to Eurosport and Sportmediaset reporting, Marco Brenner of the Tudor team won the 14th stage of the Vuelta a España on September 5, 2026, prevailing in a two-up sprint against Santiago Buitrago atop the grueling Sierra de la Pandera climb. In the general classification battle, race leader Enric Mas and Felix Gall extended their advantage over Primoz Roglic, who conceded 25 seconds on the final slopes.
Brenner Outduels Buitrago on Sierra de la Pandera
Marco Brenner secured a milestone victory for the Tudor team, marking the organization’s first-ever Grand Tour stage win, according to Eurosport. The German rider bridged up to Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain) in the final kilometers of the 154.9-kilometer route from Jaén. Buitrago had launched an acceleration near the flamme rouge, but Brenner managed to latch onto his wheel, recover on the brief descent to the line, and launch a decisive sprint.
Cyclinguptodate notes that the winning move originated from a massive breakaway that formed after a chaotic start. Riders including Kevin Vermaerke (UAE Team Emirates – XRG) and Mario Aparicio (Burgos Burpellet BH) animated the intermediate climbs before the selection crystallized on the ascent of Sierra de la Pandera. Aparicio held a solo gap of roughly 40 seconds with five kilometers remaining before being absorbed by Buitrago, Brenner, and Cristian Rodriguez (Astana).
Did you know? According to Eurosport records, the 2026 stage marked the return of Sierra de la Pandera to the Vuelta route for the first time since 2022, when Richard Carapaz took the victory.
GC Contenders Clash as Mas and Gall Gain Time
Behind the breakaway battle, the general classification favorites ignited a fierce tactical fight on the final slopes, according to Sportmediaset. Enric Mas (Movistar) tested his rivals with an acceleration inside the final three kilometers, successfully isolating several contenders. Felix Gall capitalized on the high pace to climb into second place overall, sitting 2:06 behind Mas in the updated standings reported by Sportmediaset.
Primoz Roglic struggled to match the acceleration of the leading group in the final 1.5 kilometers, dropping 25 seconds to the stage leaders and slipping to third place overall, trailing Mas by 2:10 according to Sportmediaset and Eurosport data. Richard Carapaz maintained fourth place overall despite losing time on the stage, while Oscar Onley lost contact with the main GC group during the late accelerations, as detailed by Cyclinguptodate.
Stage 14 Results and Updated Standings
The stage podium featured Marco Brenner in first, Santiago Buitrago in second with the same time, and Cristian Rodriguez in third at 11 seconds, according to Eurosport’s official stage classification. Filippo Zana finished eighth at 43 seconds, and Walter Calzoni crossed ninth at 1’06”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 14 of the 2026 Vuelta a España?
According to Eurosport, Marco Brenner of the Tudor team won the stage after beating Santiago Buitrago in a two-man sprint.
Who leads the general classification after the Sierra de la Pandera stage?
According to Sportmediaset, Enric Mas retains the red jersey, leading Felix Gall by 2 minutes and 6 seconds.
How much time did Primoz Roglic lose on Stage 14?
According to Eurosport, Roglic lost 25 seconds to the main GC contenders on the final climb.
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