Spa is a mineral-water hub used for therapeutic baths and wellness.
Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole at Spa-Francorchamps, extending his title lead. Verstappen starts behind with a heavy grid penalty, Norris is third. The Hungarian GP is approaching, with teams looking to finalise setups before the break.
Lando Norris clinches pole at the Hungaroring, with Leclerc second and Piastri third. Kimi Antonelli starts further back due to a grid penalty; the race is set to unfold amid a tight championship battle and the final sprint before the summer break.
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement among Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has established a secretariat in Saudi Arabia headed initially by a Pakistani secretary-general for three years. The signatories say the alliance will strengthen regional security, deter threats, and develop defense industries; they confirm plans to institutionalise cooperation and pursue expansion in stages. Fidan notes a roadmap for joining and stresses the alliance is open to others that share its core principles.