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EU warns Todt on F1 alcohol sponsorship

In a move reminiscent of the F1 tobacco ban, the EU has fired an opening salvo as it seeks to ban sponsorship of the sport involving alcohol.When Pitpass reported moves by the EU to end alcohol sponsorship in F1 back in May, some dismissed the claim as 'alarmist' and 'sensationalism', however, an open letter from Mariann Skar, Secretary General of the European Alcohol Policy (Eurocare) to (FIA president) Jean Todt makes it clear that the EU means business, a move which could seriously impact a number of teams.Just weeks prior to our report, Force India announced a new sponsorship agreement with vodka brand Smirnoff which followed Martini's title sponsorship of Williams and Johnny Walker,...
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