F1, Gambling & Darts face backlash for stance on female hosts

The decisions to scrap promo girls at high-profile events hosted by Formula One, Gambling Commission and the Professional Darts Corporation have been questioned. 

Last week the Professional Darts Corporation scrapped their use of walk-on girls to escort male players to the stage, and Formula One has also ditched their use of grid girls.

The decision to stop using female models was because the practice was “at odds with modern day societal norms,” according to Sean Bratches, Managing Director of Commercial Operations at F1.

Despite this, a new report today has found that F1's Chief Executive, Chase Carey, says there will still be “pretty girls at races” under his leadership - The Telegraph reports.