The Women's Sport Trust external-link said in a statement: "We strongly encourage sports such as cycling, boxing and UFC to follow darts and Formula 1 and reconsider the use of podium girls, ring girls and octagon girls. They deserve significant credit for doing so.
Charlotte Gash is a part-time grid girl, who says she is "disgusted" with F1's decision. We love doing it we don't want it taken away from us. Caroline Hall is another former grid girl, who now owns an agency providing staff for promotional events. She told 5 live: "I think it's sad they've taken such extreme measures so quickly. I think they could have looked at ways of bringing the role more into line with modern times instead of scrapping it entirely. They could have looked at making it more equal between the sexes in the role.
Are they offended by the role, that there is somebody standing there with sponsors over their clothing or is it the fact that it's only women doing it? Their duties in F1 included holding umbrellas or driver name-boards on the grid and lining the corridor through which the drivers walk on their way to the podium. Their use has become the subject of debate as social attitudes have changed, and some races have begun to experiment with alternatives, such as using male models instead of female, or children as mascots - Formula E currently has grid kids instead of grid girls.
Andrew Benson, chief F1 writer. Formula 1 will no longer use 'grid girls' - and the reaction to that move will inevitably be mixed. Some have already bemoaned the decision, saying it is a regrettable break with what they see as a fundamentally harmless tradition and an inevitable diminution of the sport's so-called "glamour".
Others will say that in , at a time when the objectification of women in western culture is increasingly coming under the spotlight, it is not before time. F1 entered a new era last year, when new American owners removed its octogenarian - and notoriously reactionary and politically incorrect - boss Bernie Ecclestone and replaced him with a new corporate structure aimed at making the sport fit for the 21st century.
Society is living through a defining moment in sexual politics. It is the time of MeToo, and revelations of sexual harassment and worse by powerful men.
Some will see this decision as tokenistic and unnecessary. But the likelihood is that the vast majority of those people will be men. In that context, it feels like an appropriate decision for the times, and one that F1 had to make. These comments are now closed. Here are some unexpected facts the legendary Danish goalkeeper revealed on Desert Island Discs.
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Oh well more people unemployed are we going to ban models on the cat walk, models in advertising photos just where does all the rubbish stop More luvie rubbish. Comment posted by patric13, at 31 Jan patric Apart from taking away the earning potential for these women, has anyone asked their opinion about it?
Its just another example of loony political correctness serving itself, whats next-no champagne on the podium just in case people think that its promoting alcohol? Stupid move. Comment posted by Sophist, at 31 Jan Sophist. All of these ideas are things to be considered, in the off chance that Liberty Media decides to change things up again. In a world where we finally have race car drivers who are women, it almost feels outdated to keep women in a role that is highly objectified.
As much as it feels weird, however, the decision to ban Grid Girls does raise the eyebrows of this female content creator. Let your thoughts be known in the comments and please, be civil. Why not just let the Grid Girls decide for themselves. Is it right for anyone to impose their view on others, for or against? I agree, I don't think it's right for anyone to be imposing their views on others. To me, a Job is a person's role and an activity that we perform in exchange of money.
Grid girls added a touch of glamour to what is considered by many to be a glamourous sport, they were getting paid to do a job that they wanted to do. No more grid girls is another sad example of a political correctness minority having their way, if the F1 fans had a say I'm sure the grid girls would be voted in again, they certainly have my vote.
The girls didnt have a say in the decision They should have the "choice" to decide if they want to be Grid girls They have been a part of F1 as long as i can remember They should be allowed to decide….. Nobody was being forced. By removing them without their say is not helping anything. Tim Rodie. Megan Maurer.
Darshan Chokhani. Rachael Hogg. Alessandro Renesis. Erika R. F1 Fans. Join In Want to add something? Comments 14 Popular Latest. John Oxley. Chevy Talks Racing. Cyrus Khan. Kiran Ganesh. Derek Lynn. James says grid girls are at the event to talk with fans, take photos and bring as much exposure to the sponsor as possible. Critics, however, argued the role was demeaning, sexist and unnecessary.
Do you think Formula One was right to ban 'grid girls'? Have you say on our Facebook page. Critics say that role of grid girls is 'inappropriate' and 'fuel sexism in society'. The Women's Sport Trust, a charity which promotes gender equality in sports, also said last December that it was "disappointing" to see high profile international sporting events still choosing "to use women to accessorize their events rather than be a central part of the sport. A salesperson in an outfit.
Grid girls are paid "well above" the UK minimum wage, James says. James has worked as a promotional model for eight years. As well as being a "grid girl" for F1 and British Touring Cars, she's also worked as a ring girl in boxing, a walk-on girl for the darts and a start-line girl for speedway. I feel so well-rounded and well-equipped because I've done so much promo, so I feel I can go into any industry and go straight to the top," she says. James admits that it is the outfits "grid girls" wear which appear to cause the most uproar among critics, with the catsuit -- a skintight one-piece that's normally made of lycra -- seemingly the source of much offense.
Grid girls wear a variety of outfits -- but the catsuit appears to cause the most uproar among critics, James says. It's super comfortable and I can move around in it," she says.
No matter what outfit she wears, James says, she's still a "saleswoman" at the heart of it. You've got to learn the product, you've got to learn the advantages of the product and you've got to make sales for it.
For F1, this means giving big-brand sponsors as much exposure as possible. Christian Horner: Mercedes favorites for Political correctness gone mad? 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. Another "grid girl," Rebecca Cooper, has also been vocal on Twitter about January's announcement, saying that recent bans are "political correctness gone mad.
I'll fightformyrighttochoose — Rebecca Cooper rebeccageldard January 31, Di Grassi: 'Grid girls aren't obligated'. Formula E driver Lucas di Grassi has also come to the defense of the F1 "grid girls," telling CNN Sport that the decision could lead to a slippery slope.
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