PARIS—There will be no more “grid girls” before Formula One races and no more “podium girls” celebrating with the drivers after them. F1 said Wednesday it will end the long-standing practice of using women on the grid and on the podium with the top three drivers. The Formula One season starts on March 25 at the Australian Grand Prix. Women would also stand alongside the winner on the podium after the race. The changes also apply to other motorsports series — such as F2 — that take place on GP weekends.

Source: thestar January 31, 2018 17:09 UTC