Dear All,

Welcum to the Friends Who Smoke Web Site (FWSWS). I would like to take this opportunity in thanking you for being a keen follower of Formula One Grand Prix racing.

Friends Who Smoke was formed to support tobacco sponsorship in Formula One Racing. Tobacco companies have always had a deep-rooted history in the Sport of Formula 1.

Friends Who Smoke was formed to keep this idea going and is a great name to join the others that we have in the grand prix paddock. There was a time when I thought the amount of tobacco advertising was overwhelming. Restrictions in several countries have been put in place and small teams have had to resort to other means of sponsor money, or fall by the wayside. Formula One teams require a great deal of money and tobacco companies can provide this means.

Tobacco sponsorship of F1 cars is purely legal.

We do not encourage people under the age of 18 to take up smoking, the decision to do so is theirs when they reach adulthood.

This web site carries some funny stories of fellow FWS members and their adventures from each grand prix race meeting. There are some updates to events and prior to each Grand Prix weekend, a newsletter is sent out to advise members of coming events.

Enjoy it.

Best Regards,

Bernard Charles Ecclestoned

President - Formula One Holdings LTD.

Project Sponsor - Friends Who Smoke.