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Alesi 'not in favour' of grid kids project

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...
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