The use of 'grid girls' in Formula 1 is to be reviewed according to managing director of motorsports, Ross Brawn.
The use of female models, dubbed 'grid girls', as a promotional tool has been a part of F1 and many other motorsport series for decades. Each grid position is assigned a grid girl who holds a sign with the driver's name and number and they often wear a tight fitting outfit adorned with sponsor logos.
Brawn admits some may view this as outdated in today's society, whilst others see it as a tradition, but admitted their use would be reviewed as part of plans to modernise the sport.
"We're trying to respect all parties," Brawn told BBC Radio 5 live. "There's a lot of people that respect the tradition of the grid girls and there's people who feel that it has become a bit dated, so we're addressing that."
The sport has moved to shake things up a little, with the use of 'grid boys' at a few races, whilst children have also been used, similar to big football matches where the players are walked out by young fans.
F1 boss Chase Carey admitted it's one of the lower priority decisions, but added that it was important to ensure the right decision is made.
"On the list of things I have been dealing with, grid girls wasn't really up there on top, with all respect," added Carey.
"I don't think it will be a personal decision for me. I may have a point of view but, when you have a sport, you are dealing with teams and a large eco-system and a large fanbase that is very passionate. There is never going to be a consensus, but a set of views."
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