'Focused on commotion' - Wout van Aert critical of Netflix Tour de France series

Wout van Aert talks to race leader Stefan Küng ahead of stage 2 of the 2023 Tour de Suisse
Wout van Aert talks to race leader Stefan Küng ahead of stage 2 of the 2023 Tour de Suisse (Image credit: Dario BelingheriGetty Images)

Wout van Aert has downplayed the prospect of emulating his achievements at last year’s Tour de France, when he claimed the points jersey and three stage victories while helping Jumbo-Visma teammate Jonas Vingegaard to final overall victory.

The Belgian has also voiced disappointment at how his and Vingegaard's relationship was portrayed in the recently-released Netflix documentary 'Tour de France: Unchained.'

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Dani Ostanek
Senior News Writer

Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Prior to joining the team, they had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur.

 

Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Remco Evenepoel, Demi Vollering, and Anna van der Breggen.

 

As well as original reporting, news and feature writing, and production work, Dani also oversees How to Watch guides and works on The Leadout newsletter throughout the season. Their favourite races are Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix and their favourite published article is from the 2024 edition of the latter: 'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix