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Another complaint against tobacco sponsorship lodged

Feb.18 A controversy surrounding the clandestine return of tobacco advertising in F1 is deepening. Ferrari's main backer Philip Morris, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, is being investigated by Australian authorities ahead of the 2019 season opener in Melbourne. The investigation surrounds the use of the new 'Mission Winnow' branding, and after the launch of the 2019 Ferrari, now Italian authorities are looking into the story as well. Italy's Autosprint claims that the major Italian consumer union has filed a complaint with the national competition authority. "We also presented a complaint to the ministry of health," confirmed union spokesman Massimiliano Dona. Also fascinating...
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