McLaren will race in Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix this week without British American Tobacco (BAT) branding on their cars amid concerns about Australia's strict anti-tobacco advertising regulation. The British team's decision follows that of Ferrari to drop Philip Morris branding for their 'Mission Winnow' initiative at Albert Park, citing problems with Australia's anti-tobacco advertising legislation. McLaren announced a 'global partnership' with BAT last month, which included having BAT's 'A Better Tomorrow' branding on cars and drivers' overalls. BAT said last month the branding focused on its 'commitment … to providing less risky tobacco and nicotine...
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