At Races2U, we don’t generally comment on politics and trends outside of racing. However, we are very dismayed that the recent spate of sexual harassment claims seems to have lead to the demise of the time honored tradition of Grid Girls at Formula 1 racing. This is an example of political correctness run amok.
F1 announced its decision to ditch the grid-girls tradition on Wednesday. “While the practice of employing grid girls has been a staple of Formula 1 Grands Prix for decades, we feel this custom does not resonate with our brand values and clearly is at odds with modern day societal norms,” said Sean Bratches, F1 managing director of commercial relations.
