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Bernie Ecclestone criticises Formula 1's 'prudish' grid girl ban
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has hit out at the sport's decision to drop grid girls, describing the move as 'prudish'. Late last year new owners Liberty Media said the matter would be reviewed after coming under pressure from certain rights' groups and this week it made a final decision to drop grid girls for the upcoming 2018 season. The news made headlines around the world with many celebrating the move, Ecclestone however doesn't believe anyone need be offended by 'good-looking' girls standing in front of F1 cars. 'The country at the moment is getting a bit prudish,' he told The Sun newspaper. 'You should be allowed to have grid girls because the...
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