UAE Team Emirates XRG received the first yellow card of the 2026 Tour de France following the stage penalty. A team mechanic was penalised and issued a yellow card after a technical problem with rider Isaac del Toro during Stage 2. Del Toro went on to win the stage for UAE Team Emirates XRG after a hard chase. The penalty was issued by event officials after the episode. The team stated it will pay the fine and acknowledge the card.