"I would say it’s the perfect start. It’s still a long way to go in the Tour, obviously, but I couldn’t dream of a better start. My teammates did a perfect job today. They were so strong! I didn’t have to do much to be honest, they just brought me all the way to the finish, to take the stage win for us, and the Yellow Jersey for me after a few hard years without it.
It’s the biggest race of the world. It’s an amazing victory for us, especially in a team time trial. I have 7 teammates who sacrificed for me. I’m the one wearing the Yellow Jersey but they won the stage too and I have to thank my teammates and my team. Everything went as planned. We had this tactic and it paid off in the end.
Of course, I’m here to do the best GC possible and try to win. I’ve had a few tough years, for obvious reasons, but the Tour is the biggest race and just to wear the Yellow Jersey is special and I will enjoy it."
