SK Hynix Inc. has moved to deepen its presence in the US by building an HBM packaging and testing plant and planning a US stock exchange listing to raise capital — steps that could bolster local high-bandwidth memory supply and reshape competition with Micron Technology Inc.

With the 2026 Formula One (F1) season opener in Australia, the first competitive validation of the sport's new regulatory framework has already highlighted the impact of a fundamental powertrain shift. Mercedes-AMG secured a dominant one-two finish, underpinned by a clear performance gap. In qualifying, the team achieved a pole position lap time approximately 0.8 seconds ahead of the third-place competitor, while extending a lead of more than 15 seconds over Ferrari during the race.