Formula One is moving toward V8 engines, with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem saying the sport expects the change by 2031 and maybe as early as 2030. The plan comes after today’s V6 hybrid era, aiming to cut complexity while making the cars sound louder. The timeline could accelerate if manufacturers sign off.
Kush Maini completed his first official Formula 1 test of the 2026 season with BWT Alpine at Circuit Zandvoort. The milestone comes as India’s government explores ways to revive Formula 1 in the country, with Maini—India’s lone current representative on the F1 ladder—quietly building momentum on the global stage.
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A truckload of KitKat chocolate was stolen, but the editorial argues the bigger loss was what the criminals targeted: a carefully built brand concept tied to F1. Nestle reportedly used the incident as PR, reframing it as a marketing boost while other brands piled on with memes, turning a crime into a campaign moment.
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