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We are almost certain that this implicates that Formula 1 will disappear in Belgium and maybe in Europe.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Andre Maes, Director, Francorchamps race track\u003cbr/\u003eHeavily dependent on tobacco sponsorship, Formula One Grand Prix racing is one of Europe's favourite sports and a television hit around the world. \u003cbr/\u003eIf cigarette advertising goes, Formula One warns it will follow - out of Europe and into Asia and beyond.    \u003cbr/\u003eThere is no viable funding alternative, they claim.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (French)\u003cbr/\u003e\"If alternatives really exist why wouldn't we have used them by now on top of tobacco sponsorship.  We could have taken chocolate, milk ... do you think we haven't already tried?\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Andre Maes, Director, Francorchamps race track\u003cbr/\u003eBritain is insisting Formula One receive some exemption, even if it means risking the whole E-U tobacco advertising bill.\u003cbr/\u003ePrime Minister Tony Blair says 50-thousand jobs are at stake.\u003cbr/\u003eAfter promising to back an advertising ban, Blair was sharply criticised for seeking an exemption of Formula One last month.\u003cbr/\u003eCriticism turned into a political scandal when it was reported that Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone had contributed one (m) million pounds (1.67 (m) million U-S dollars) to Blair's Labour Party election campaign coffers.\u003cbr/\u003ePressure from a strong tobacco lobby has kept the E-U undecided since its first attempt to impose a total advertising ban in 1989.\u003cbr/\u003eThis time, a last-minute compromise could exempt Formula One racing from a total ban for at least three years.\u003cbr/\u003eWhatever the small print of the agreement, the principle would be a major step forward in the fight against tobacco, says the European Health Commissioner.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"The essential thing is, that finally the proposal will be adopted and a major step forward in the protection of public health will have been put in place.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Padraig Flynn, EU Commissioner for Health and Social affairs\u003cbr/\u003eThe compromise to exempt Formula One wouldn't be an ideal outcome.\u003cbr/\u003eBut Flynn feels it's better finally to have a deal on the table than no agreement at all.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"Formula One is of course a very important sport, and Formula One generates a lot of activity and sponsorship and is viewed by a lot of people in the European situation.  I personally believe that the Formula 1 racing will continue in Europe, but of course the\u003cbr/\u003esponsorship has to be arranged in some other way and I also believe that very many of the member states do not wish to see Formula 1 isolated and given a special exemption. There will be no derogation agreed for Formula 1 alone.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Padraig Flynn, EU commissioner for health and social affairs\u003cbr/\u003eSo it doesn't look as though we'll be seeing this -- a tobacco advert-free Formula One racing car in Europe  -- for a while yet.\u003cbr/\u003eFrancorchamps, Belgium, December 1st 1997, Brussels, Nov 25th 1997 and Various, UK, File\u003cbr/\u003eFrancorchamps, Belgium, December 1st 1997\u003cbr/\u003e1.     Various of the race track at Francorchamps (3 Shots)\u003cbr/\u003e2.     SOUNDBITE: (French) Andre Maes,  Director, Francorchamps race track\u003cbr/\u003e3.     Various of the race track at Francorchamps, including cigarette ads\u003cbr/\u003e4.     SOUNDBITE: (French) Andre Maes,  Director, Francorchamps race track\u003cbr/\u003eVarious. UK, FILE\u003cbr/\u003e5.    Launch of new Jordan Formula 1 car (covered in tobacco adverts)\u003cbr/\u003e6.    Prime Minister Tony Blair shaking hands with crowd\u003cbr/\u003e7.    Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone pushing through journalists\u003cbr/\u003eBrussels, Nov 25th\u003cbr/\u003e8.    Arrival of tobacco delegation at EU Commissioner for Health and Social Affairs, Padraig Flynn's office (3 shots)\u003cbr/\u003e9.    SOUNDBITE: (English) Padraig Flynn, EU Commissioner for Health and Social affairs\u003cbr/\u003e10.  Cutaway\u003cbr/\u003e11.  SOUNDBITE: (English) Padraig Flynn, EU Commissioner for Health and Social affairs\u003cbr/\u003e12.  FIA (motor sport's ruling body) President Max Mosley arrives at Flynn's office\u003cbr/\u003e13.  Close up of Mosley\u003cbr/\u003e14.  Meeting starts, door is closed on the camera\u003cbr/\u003eUK, File\u003cbr/\u003e15.  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