[Other Sport] Grid girls scrapped from F1 races..

BigGully said:

Quite a sneering derogatory view of those girls work, maybe you can tell us what is the minimum moral requirement you demand of them before they are worthy of your respect or even better perhaps a list of other types of employment you also think deserves you disdain ?

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Postman Pat said:

Formula 1 is to replace 'grid girls' with a new programme called 'grid kids' this season.

F1 bosses plan to use budding racing drivers "to make the pre-race ceremony more relevant and interesting for fans, especially the younger ones".

The sport said last week it would no longer be using female promotional models on the starting grid.

The children used will be competitors in karting or junior categories, chosen by national motorsport authorities.

"This will be an extraordinary moment for these youngsters," F1's American commercial chief Sean Bratches said.

"Imagine, standing beside their heroes, watch as they prepare to race, and to be there, alongside them in those precious few minutes just before the start.

"What an unforgettable experience, for them, and their families. An inspiration to keep driving, training and learning so that they can dream of one day being there themselves.

"What better way to inspire the next generation of Formula 1 heroes."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/42950040

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