F1 Barcelona-Catalunya: George Russell bounced back to take pole for Sunday, edging Lewis Hamilton by 0.064s with Kimi Antonelli third after a reprimand for erratic driving in FP3; Mercedes’ pole sweep continues as the race looms hot and dry, with tyre life expected to matter. FIA engine rules: The FIA is set to share detailed ADUO upgrade calculations, with Red Bull ranked ahead of Mercedes—potentially reshaping the next development cycle for multiple manufacturers. EV & batteries: China’s power battery installs hit 71.9GWh in May, led by LFP at 81.2%, while OPmobility and ProLogium sign an MoU to integrate solid-state cells into standardized EV modules. India auto sales: Passenger vehicle sales rose 27% in May, led by Maruti’s record month and growing EV/hybrid interest. Safety & recalls: Toyota recalls 43,500 Tundra trucks over a possible engine stall risk; separate crash reports include a fatal Toyota Mark X pedestrian incident in Jamaica and serious injuries in a Smethwick quadbike vs BMW collision. Road tragedies: A VVIP bus and Toyota Sienna crash in Ghana’s Zebilla area left at least seven feared dead, with investigations ongoing.