"We talked about it," Van Aert reacts to our camera in the interview.

"We were surprised to read that yesterday after the ride. I don't want to say too much about it. My performance for this team speaks for itself."

"I consider this team as my team and I always go 100 percent for the goals we set ourselves. Like here in the Tour, one of those goals is a stage win for myself."

"That is clear to everyone, including Jonas, and that is what we are going for. Are we still friends? Of course."

"But I do think it was good to talk about it. It wasn't Jonas who said anything either."

"I regret what it says, but people who know me know they can count on me."