(GMM) Australia's grand prix chief has played down reports that the future of the Melbourne race is now under a smoky cloud.
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Tuesday that there might be 'some problems' with the looming end of legal tobacco advertising at the Albert Park circuit.
The 75-year-old suggested that the government ban might breach the Australian GP's formula one contract.
But Ron Walker, chairman of the Australian GP Corporation (AGPC), dismissed the claim, referring to the race's 'iron-clad' deal until 2010.
''(Banning tobacco adverts) has become very wide now ... all over the world,'' he told Australian national broadcaster ABC.
Walker even suggested that Ecclestone may be misinterpreting the technicalities of the Australian grand prix contract.
He explained: ''(It) was negotiated by Mr (Max) Mosley ... directly with the Howard (federal) government.''
Written: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 16:12:52
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