News Details
F1's grid girl ban a "decision against women" - Lauda
Niki Lauda has called for Formula 1 chiefs to reconsider the ban on grid girls, saying the move does no "favours" for women. F1 owner Liberty Media announced earlier this week that it was to drop the tradition of using grid girls because the concept no longer fitted in with the sport’s new ‘brand’ image. The decision prompted huge controversy, with the issue grabbing newspaper headlines and becoming a major talking point on television and radio. But Lauda, who is non-executive chairman of Mercedes, has joined those criticising the grid girl ban – claiming it was a "stupid" move. “This is a decision against women,” Lauda told Austrian newspaper 'Der...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Niki Lauda slams ‘dumb’ grid girl ban
Niki Lauda has slammed Liberty Media's decision to ban grid girls. The F1...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Ecclestone hits out at "prudish" F1 grid...
Former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has hit out at the decision by...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Ecclestone blasts F1's decision to axe grid girls
Former Formula 1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has blasted the...
8y ago from F1i.com
Angry Lauda: 'How dumb can someone be?'
F1 legend Niki Lauda has vehemently criticised Liberty Media's decision...
8y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP legend shares how ‘different level’ Marc...
Five-time 500cc champion Mick Doohan believes the way Marc Marquez...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fabio Quartararo staying “a little bit out” of...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Trackhouse boss reveals steps MotoGP must take to...
Trackhouse owner Justin Marks has revealed how he plans to promote his...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Marquez still involved in Ducati’s MotoGP...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
How to watch IndyCar 2026 at Long Beach: Weekend...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Exclusive Q&A: Mick Schumacher believes 'great things...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Experienced engineer Mike O’Gara joins IndyCar as...
IndyCar has announced that Mike O’Gara has joined the series as Vice...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mike O’Gara named IndyCar’s Vice President of...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
The Rally1 rookie proving he belongs in the WRC top...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why WRC Croatia victory was “quite special” for...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Thierry Neuville crashes out of Croatia lead in final...
A dramatic WRC Rally Croatia kept the biggest shock for the Wolf Power...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Tactics Column: Lessons for Arsenal against Man City's...
It may sound counterintuitive, but Mikel Arteta might, before what is...
3h ago from Arseblog.com
Paul Merson predicts Manchester City vs Arsenal,...
Manchester City are the favourites to win the Premier League if they beat...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'We’ll be ready for it' - Arsenal star Declan Rice...
Arsenal star Declan Rice has sent a message to Manchester City ahead of...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Former Arsenal & Liverpool star Alex Manninger...
Former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger has tragically died...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Is Lewis Hamilton moving in with Kim Kardashian? F1 legend...
F1 legend Lewis Hamilton has been spotted with... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
F1 return given green light for 2028 after 13-year absence
The green light has been given internally for a... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
Lance Stroll breaks silence after Aston Martin outing saw...
Aston Martin F1 star Lance Stroll has suggested... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
