Christophe Mirmand is Sworn-in as Monaco’s Minister of State During a solemn ceremony at the Prince's Palace, Christophe Mirmand officially became the new Minister of State of the Principality of Monaco, on July 21. This swearing-in before Prince Albert II marked the end of a six-month interim period.
Rain‑hit Spa set the stage as a downpour delayed the race start by 80 minutes. Once conditions permitted, after four laps behind the Safety Car, the race went green with a rolling start on Lap 5, commonly seen as the safest option under such conditions.