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Sky F1 presenters suspended for sexism

Jun.7 Two Formula 1 presenters have been suspended for alleged sexist remarks during last weekend's Sky Italia broadcast of the Spanish GP. Davide Valsecchi and Matteo Bobbi, both former F1 test drivers, have apologised after joking about an attractive woman who was standing in frame in the Barcelona paddock during the live broadcast. 'I want to tell Davide that behind him there is a nice package of updates, if he turns around,' 44-year-old Bobbi, who was a Minardi test driver, reportedly said. Turning around, 2012 GP2 champion Valsecchi said: 'Unfortunately they told me that you can't test them.' It is believed the Italian pair will be absent in Montreal as they suspended from duty for...
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