F1 ‘Grid Girls’: ‘We’re not vulnerable,’ says former ‘grid girl’ | CNN
Mar 22, 2018 · The decision to ban F1 “grid girls” came just four days after the Professional Darts Corporation also announced it would no longer be using “walk-on girls” to accompany men onto the stage.
Formula 1 to stop using grid girls
Formula 1 will end the long-standing practice of using walk-on grid girls, commencing with the start of the 2018 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season. These changes also apply to our other motorsports series that take place during the Grands Prix weekends.
Why Were F1 Grid Girls Banned? Will They Make A
Nov 21, 2022 · F1 grid girls were quite popular and for a long time in F1, they were an ardent part of the sport. However, they were banned from the sport at the start of the 2018 F1 season.
What Happened to Grid Girls? The Evolution of a ... - PIT LANE
Mar 1, 2024 · The turning point for grid girls came in early 2018 when Formula 1 made a groundbreaking decision to discontinue the use of grid girls in their races. This move marked a significant shift in the industry and set the tone for other motorsport series to follow suit.
Grid Girls Are Out of Formula One. Or Are They?
May 24, 2018 · Formula One is in a bit of revolt. Its new owners banned the use of grid girls in January, saying that it would no longer use female models in opening ceremonies at grands prix because the...
Formula 1: 'Grid girls' will not be used at races this season
Jan 31, 2018 · 'Grid girls' will no longer be used by Formula 1 from the start of the 2018 World Championship season. Sean Bratches, managing director of commercial operations, said the change...
Grid girls speak out against Formula 1's decision to ban them
Feb 1, 2018 · Rebecca Cooper, who worked as a grid girl for five years, disputed the notion the women were scantily clad, tweeting photos of demure outfits she wore during her tenure.
Why F1 made the right decision about 'grid girls' - ESPN
Feb 1, 2018 · Following F1's decision to end the use of 'grid girls' ahead of the 2018 season, Jennie Gow says it shows the sport is ready to celebrate women as competitors rather than simply decoration.
The history of grid girls: Will F1 miss them? | CNN
Mar 22, 2018 · Grid girls had a long history with Formula One, so when new ownership banned them from the incoming season, reaction was mixed. Here's their story.
Goodbye, grid girls: A look at Formula One's icon through the years
Feb 2, 2018 · Formula One said on Wednesday (Jan 31) that the practice of having grid girls before races was "clearly at odds with modern day societal norms" and had to be stopped. Read more at...