Baptiste Vadic, a 24-year-old cyclist from Guéret, France, won the general classification of the Tour of Istanbul 2026 on Sunday. Vadic rides for Team TotalEnergies and claimed his first three professional victories this week in Turkey, including the first stage and the final time trial. A time trial is a race where cyclists compete individually against the clock, and it is often a decisive event in determining the overall winner of a cycling tour. Vadic took the lead in the standings from the first day by winning the opening stage and maintained his position throughout the race. He finished ahead of his teammate Pierre Thierry in the final time trial, securing the overall victory. Thierry came in second in the general classification, while Mathis Le Berre finished in sixth place. The final general classification for the Tour of Istanbul 2026 is as follows: Baptiste Vadic in first place, Pierre Thierry in second, and Alexandre Balmer in third. This information is provided by FirstCycling.com, a website that tracks and reports on professional cycling events. Vadic’s performance in Istanbul marks a significant milestone in his young career, as he has now secured multiple victories in a single tour, showcasing his strength in both stage races and time trials. His success has drawn attention from fans and cycling experts alike, who are following his progress closely as he continues to compete at the highest level.