The organiser of the Monaco Grand Prix insists this year's race will feature 'grid girls' despite Formula One's newly-enforced ban.
Ahead of the new season, F1 confirmed it was ending the tradition of using promotional female models to hold flags and driver number boards ahead of races. The decision was made because the sport's bosses felt the practice "was at odds with modern day societal norms". The ban prompted a lot of debate, with three-time world champion Niki Lauda claiming the ban was "against women" and former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone calling it "prudish".