Leclerc Stays Ice-Cool at Spa, Belgium to Fend Off Verstappen and Seal Podium
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.
Driving exceptionally consistently, Charles Leclerc held off Max Verstappen to finish third, undeterred by intense late-race pressure. He later explained he needed radio silence to stay precise under wet-degrading grip. The pressure was high… he just told Bryan [Bozzi] to leave him alone, given the challenge of staying on line when conditions swung.
Ferrari’s car upgrade, featuring revised rear suspension, seemed to suit Charles better, enabling his fifth podium of the 2025 campaign.
The first UK edition of The Grand Ball of Princes and Princesses
London witnessed the magnificence and sumptuousness of one of Monaco’s most majestic events: “The Grand Ball of Princes and Princesses”, solemnly inaugurated by the Royal British Army Orchestra of the Grenadier Guards.
An acclaimed success for the first UK edition of The Grand Ball of Princes and Princesses, which delighted 150 participants at the iconic Dorchester. At the end of an unforgettable evening, the guests discovered the magic of royalty and were transported into the world of fairy tales.
H.E. Mr Christophe Mirmand, Minister of State, visits the Police Department
On Monday 21 July 2025, after taking his oath of office before H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, His Excellency Mr Christophe Mirmand, newly appointed Minister of State of the Principality of Monaco, embarked on his first official visits in his new role, beginning at the headquarters of the Police Department.
Accompanied by Mr Lionel Beffre, Minister of Interior, H.E. Mr Mirmand was welcomed by the Police Commissioner, Mr Éric Arella, who introduced him to the people and technology deployed to keep the country safe and secure.
AS Monaco beat Torino to win the first of two matches
Facing Torino for the first of two matches against the Piedmontese side, the Rouge et Blanc once again showed their efficiency to win 3-1 and thus string together a fifth match without defeat (4 wins and 1 draw).
AS Monaco has continued its winning streak after beating Arminia Bielefeld at the weekend. Facing Torino in the first of two matches in two days, the Rouge et Blanc once again showed their determination to win on Wednesday. This victory, their fourth of this pre-season, was achieved under the watchful eye of President Dmitry Rybolovlev, who was present at the Performance Centre. Read on for our match report.
