Formula 1 team Ferrari has dropped tobacco giant Philip Morris' branding (aka Marlboro) from its official name for the season-opening Grand Prix in Australia amid an investigation by authorities over a breach of regulations. In the team entry list released by Formula 1's ruling body FIA this week ahead of the Melbourne race in mid-March, the team name was changed from 'Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow' to just 'Scuderia Ferrari'. Now it remains to be seen if the controversial chevron style logo of Mission Winnow will remain on the cars, driver suits and helmets as well as the team apparel when they break cover in Melbourne for the season opener on 17 March. There was no immediate comment...
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