Ferrari has just extended the duration of the contract until 2015 with the cigarette company Philip Morris. However, not long ago, Ferrari dropped the option to remove the Marlboro name from its official name.
That is, no more names for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro team based in Maranello was changed to Scuderia Ferrari. This is a direct impact on the Marlboro name in the FIA entry list or mark on the team, which was found again that name (Marlboro). This decision is also believed to ease the situation because the observer had sued the health of Ferrari are still using tobacco icon.
"Philip Morris and Ferrari have responded to recent concerns about the official name of Ferrari, and has decided that Marlboro immediately effective and comprehensive no longer be part of the name of this team," said Communications Manager of Ferrari, Luca Colajanni, the Pitpass.com, ahead of the British GP at Silverstone.
"Although we disagree with the concerns that arise, the decision has been taken in accordance with our history in response to similar issues, as well as to avoid what would probably be a debate unnecessary and unproductive."
"It's our decision. We adhere to all rules in the UK and elsewhere," said a spokesman for the team when talking to SPEED.com about the same problems.
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