{
  "id": 11194119,
  "title": "Alia Bhatt reunites with F1 driver Carlos Sainz in ad after Cannes, fans call it ‘best collab’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/alia-bhatt-reunites-with-f1-driver-carlos-sainz-in-ad-after-cannes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T12:55:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/alia-bhatt-reunites-with-f1-driver-carlos-sainz-in-ad-after-cannes-fans-call-it-best-collab-10902549/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alia Bhatt and Carlos Sainz, the actor and Formula 1 driver respectively, have reunited for a new advertisement campaign for L'Oréal Paris. The promotional video, which showcases their collaboration on the brand's haircare line, has been circulating online and has garnered significant attention from fans. The ad's unique pairing of the two stars has been praised, with many describing it as \"the best collab ever.\" The duo's reunion comes after their viral appearance together at the Cannes Film Festival, where they promoted the brand alongside other global ambassadors. Alia Bhatt, in particular, has been seen in a number of L'Oréal Paris campaigns, while Carlos Sainz is a global ambassador for the beauty brand. The advertisement has certainly captured the audience's imagination, with many social media users expressing their amazement and excitement over the unexpected pairing.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Alia Bhatt teams up with F1 driver Carlos Sainz for L Oréal Paris ad.",
    "Viral Cannes appearance fuels anticipation for their collaboration.",
    "Fans describe partnership as 'best collab ever' in social media."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}