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India's markets regulator Sebi approved major changes to conflict-of-interest guidelines for its top officials and eased rules for foreign portfolio investors. The measures seek to standardize trading restrictions and enhance ease of doing business.

22 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Arbitrage funds, once popular for parking idle cash, are seeing reduced investor interest. Inflows have dropped significantly amid rising costs and new regulations.

Formula 1 enters a pivotal year in 2026 with new regulations, placing extra scrutiny on several drivers to prove their worth. Oscar Piastri, Esteban Ocon, Lewis Hamilton, Liam Lawson, and Isack Hadjar each face unique challenges following disappointing 2025 campaigns or career uncertainties. Their performances could shape their futures in the sport.

28 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Ferrari unveiled a novel rotating rear wing during 2026 Formula 1 preseason testing in Bahrain, drawing comparisons to past banned innovations. The mechanism flips 180 degrees to reduce drag on straightaways, exploiting new regulations. Former driver David Coulthard likened it to McLaren's third brake pedal from the late 1990s.

Max Verstappen has reiterated his concerns about Formula 1's 2026 technical regulations during pre-season testing in Bahrain, describing them as resembling 'Formula E on steroids.' He claims to have raised similar issues in 2023 without response from the FIA or teams. Red Bull's team principal Laurent Mekies expresses no worries about Verstappen leaving the sport.

18 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Formula 1's power unit manufacturers are preparing to vote on a proposal for additional tests to measure engine compression ratios under operating conditions. The change, aimed at addressing concerns over a potential loophole in the 2026 regulations, would require compliance checks at 130 degrees Celsius starting from August 1, 2026. The vote, submitted via email, is expected to conclude within 10 days.