AG Insurance-Soudal-QuickStep’s Lotta Henttala has been disqualified by race officials for holding onto the team car during stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes. Her directeur sportif, former pro Servais Knaven has also been removed from the race.
The team tweeted about the news after the stage.
“Following an incident during today’s stage Lotta Henttala has been disqualified from
The Tour de France Femmes,” the post read. “Our DS Servais Knaven has also been disqualified.”
Following an incident during today’s stage Lotta Henttala has been disqualified from @letourfemmes. Our DS Servais Knaven has also been disqualified.
— AG Insurance – Soudal Quick-Step Cycling Team (@agi_sou_qst) July 28, 2023
Earlier on Friday, SD Worx Danny Stam was also withdrawn from the remainder of the Tour de France Femmes for drafting his rider Demi Vollering in the middle of Stage 5.
SD Worx manager Danny Stam kicked out of Tour de France Femmes
Stage 6 was won by Dane Emma Norsgaard (Movistar Team) in a thrilling break that just managed to stay ahead of the field.
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