Several grid girls have criticised Formula One's decision to abolish their role in the sport. But some grid girls have been hitting back at what they perceive to be an invasion of their right to make their own decisions. Rebecca Cooper, who describes herself as a "five-time F1 grid girl", wrote on Twitter: "So the inevitable has happened, F1 grid girls have been banned. No grid girls, no cheerleaders, female singers being told what to wear on stage, no models in magazines?! I am a grid girl, I LOVE my job and I CHOOSE to do it!

Source: Evening echo February 01, 2018 15:22 UTC