{"id":290184,"date":"2023-09-17T08:19:38","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T08:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=290184"},"modified":"2023-09-17T08:19:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T08:19:38","slug":"singapore-grand-prix-grid-girls-were-selected-on-reality-tv-show-before-f1-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/racing\/f1\/singapore-grand-prix-grid-girls-were-selected-on-reality-tv-show-before-f1-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore Grand Prix grid girls were selected on reality TV show before F1 ban"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Singapore Grand Prix grid girls competed for their spots on a reality TV show before F1 banned them for good.<\/p>\n

    It was deemed back in 2018 that the role was "clearly at odds with modern day societal norms" and scrapped, despite girls from around the world relishing the chance to shine.<\/p>\n

    There were more than 300 hopefuls for 44 spots at the return of the Singapore Grand Prix back in 2008, with a TV show used to pick the most stylish and attractive women.<\/p>\n

    The girls would then indicate the spot for each card on the grid before races, with outfits ranging from white and red dresses to traditional clothing down the years.<\/p>\n

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    The Singapore Grand Prix takes place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit having first been held way back in 1966.<\/p>\n

    It was discontinued in 1973 due to the high danger of the track which had led to fatalities in two consecutive years.<\/p>\n

    The 2008 return was met with much joy from the locals which has continued with over 300,000 fans across the three days last year.<\/p>\n

    Were F1 right to ban grid girls? Give us your thoughts in the comments section below.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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    The Singapore Grand Prix returns this weekend as looks to win an eleventh consecutive race on his way to a third consecutive Drivers' World Title.<\/p>\n

    The 25-year-old and his fellow drivers will not be distracted by grid girls, which wasn't the case for Fernando Alonso at the British GP back in 2005.<\/p>\n

    One man who wasn't pleased by the ban was former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone – who didn't see the problem.<\/p>\n

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    He said at the time: "I can't see how a good-looking girl standing with a driver and a number in front of a Formula One car can be offensive to anybody."<\/p>\n

    Female racing driver Alice Powell added: "On a serious note…. really?!?!? Is that not part of motorsport?<\/p>\n

    "Also, job loss for the girls who take part. The grid girls I know enjoy their job."<\/p>\n