Spa-Francorchamps, one of the most traditional Formula 1 venues, is likely to feel that non-smoking is not good enough next year. The early ban on tobacco advertising in Belgium makes the route go down in 2003. Even though the route in the Belgian Ardennes has always been regarded as a season highlight in recent years, Spa-Francorchamps is at the end. And not the famous, notorious Eau Rouge curve or the sudden rain showers s In the case of the EU, it is not until 2006, but the small kingdom is already pushing ahead with the ban. The FIA reacts visibly annoyed by this, which in turn is experiencing the pressure of the main sponsors – all tobacco manufacturers. The traditional course still has two small chances: either the Belgian government agrees with the FIA on an exception, or the racing teams agree on it (as in the case of the race in France and Great Britain) the course without tobacco advertising on cars, suits and gangs. So far the name “Spa-Francorchamps” has been marked with ** stars in the FIA racing calendar, which mark the Grand Prix date planned for August 1, 2003 as not yet confirmed. Insiders do not expect much more chances. In Bahrain yesterday there was the first groundbreaking ceremony for the latest Formula 1 course in the new Millennium. Here, already over the conclusion of the race, there was more Stier Veträge talked… It’s a pity about this beautiful and challenging route!! Cu Moonricky