Wounded, the Spaniard was unable to continue the race. In honor of his opponent, Merckx asked not to wear the yellow jersey for the departure the following day.
Apliecinādams cieņu savam sāncensim, kas nespēja turpināt sacīkstes, Merkss lūdza atļauju nākamajā dienā nevilkt mugurā dzelteno krekliņu.