(GMM) Finally, F1's tobacco backed teams based in Britain have their piece of paper from the government.
Sport minister Richard Caborn wrote to FIA president Max Mosley with the news that Renault, BAR, McLaren and Jordan can continue to wear cigarette liveries outside of Europe without fear of criminal action.
It might not, though, matter to Jordan. It is believed that Sunday's Hungarian grand prix was B&H and Sobranie owner Gallaher's last F1 event.
And it definitely doesn't matter to McLaren. On Sunday in Hungary, all West stickers removed after a nine year partnership, new - but small - 'Johnnie Walker' decals were unveiled.
Ron Dennis, though, insisted that the $26m deal is not for title sponsorship. The front and rear wings remain logo-free.
''We are in the position where we have six months plus to prepare,'' the Woking chief said.
''We would prefer to launch our title sponsorship prior to the first race (of 2006) ... but it's still under consideration.''
Written: Mon, 01 Aug 2005 11:35:53
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