The Northern Olympics campaign secured £7 million in funding from Healey's budget. At the same time, France witnessed nearly 1,000 arrests during mass protests. In the realm of motorsports, Lewis Hamilton demonstrated his speed by being fastest in the final practice for the United States GP. The starting grid for the Phillip Island MotoGP was announced, with adjustments made due to Aprilia injuries. The BBC provided details on the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing 2026.