Motorsport: Ferrari remove 'bar code'

Ferrari removed a controversial bar code livery from their Formula One cars yesterday after suggestions it represented subliminal advertising for cigarette sponsor Marlboro.

"Together with Philip Morris International we have decided to modify the livery of our cars starting with the Barcelona Grand Prix," the team said.

"This decision was taken in order to remove all speculation concerning the so-called 'bar code' which was never intended to be associated with a tobacco brand.