Alesi 'not in favour' of grid kids project

Jean Alesi, Ferrari F93A (1993)
7 February 2018 by    1 min read
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Feb.7 - Former F1 driver Jean Alesi says he is no fan of Liberty Media's new "grid kids" initiative.

F1's new owners caused an international storm when it was announced that grid girls will be banned in 2018. In their place, children will hold the drivers' grid boards instead.

Former Ferrari driver Alesi weighed into the controversy when asked by Italy's Motorbox what he thinks about the introduction of Halo this year.

"I can state absolutely that I am in favour of the Halo," said the Frenchman. "It is a pity that the aesthetics of the cars will be affected, but the most important thing is the safety of the drivers.

"On the other hand, I am not in favour of either the abolition of the grid girls or the new grid kid project," Alesi admitted.

"By abolishing the grid girls, we have eliminated a well-oiled system that allowed many women to work.

"I am in favour of highlighting young athletes and drivers, but not in this way," he added.

Finally, Alesi commented on the fact that his son Giuliano has been re-signed not only by the Ferrari junior academy for 2018, but also by the GP3 team Trident.

"I expect good results," Alesi snr said. "Working with the academy is a guarantee -- Giuliano can thrive without rushing."

However, when asked if he would like to see his 18-year-old son test a formula one car soon, Alesi answered: "I would lie down in front of the pit exit!

"Giuliano must only think about GP3. If he wants to sit in a formula one car, then he can jump in one at home and I'll take a picture."

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2 F1 Fan comments on “Alesi 'not in favour' of grid kids project”

  1. ChristerKarlsson

    Its against International laws to have child workers or use kids either earning some kind of pay or not getting payed. In fotboll the kids is also used in some rather strange way in big games when they showed up with the players.

    • Andrey

      I don't get it, why ban grid girls? This is the worst idea from Liberty Media up to date! They focus their attention on getting rid of Grid Girls, instead of getting rid of these Prius engines that F1 cars currently use!


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