Formula 1 has announced a new program that will see the traditional grid girls replaced by children, in a bid to promote the sport among its young followers.
The sport said in a statement that the program, in partnership with the governing FIA, would “make the pre-race ceremony more relevant and interesting for fans, especially the younger ones.”
The youngsters will be chosen by their motorsport clubs on merit, or by lottery, and will already be competing in karting or junior formulae.
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