The tobacco industry is a recurring sponsor in Formula 1. While Germany has already received a warning, Hungary and Italy have now been ordered by the European Commission to prevent F1 cars from wearing brand names. tobacco on their sides.
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While Germany has already been warned, Hungary and Italy have now been ordered by the European Commission to prevent F1 cars from bearing tobacco marks on their sides.
« The Commission is clear on this point, there can be no derogation from the directive banning sponsorships linked to the tobacco industry at international events, whether for F1 or for other events“, Said the Health Commissioner Markos Kyprianou.
Spain also received a letter of formal notice in April, while Germany was referred to the European Court of Justice.
Source : Motorsport.com/
