News Details
Woman says Valsecchi, Bobbi are not sexist
Jun.9 The woman at the centre of a Formula 1 sexism scandal has played down the incident that occurred in the Spanish GP paddock last weekend. Former drivers Davide Valsecchi and Matteo Bobbi have reportedly been suspended for at least the upcoming race in Montreal after making sexist remarks about an attractive woman who was in the background during the live Sky Italia broadcast. 'I want to tell Davide that behind him there is a nice package of updates, if he turns around,' 44-year-old Bobbi, who was a Minardi test driver, said. Turning around, 2012 GP2 champion Valsecchi replied: 'Unfortunately they told me that you can't test them.' The pair subsequently apologised for offending 'women...
Full Story »
Full Story »
2y ago from OneStopStrategy.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Sky F1 Italy commentators suspended after sexist...
Sky Italy has reportedly suspended two of its commentators after sexist...
2y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Sky F1 pundits forced to apologise after disgracing...
Two Italian Sky Sports pundits who caused outrage for their use of...
2y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Sky F1 duo SUSPENDED after making sexist jokes on air
Sky Italia have reportedly suspended commentators Matteo Bobbi and Davide...
2y ago from GPFans.com
Sky F1 presenters suspended for sexism
Jun.7 Two Formula 1 presenters have been suspended for alleged sexist...
2y ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Gresini reveals extent of Alex Marquez's injuries...
Gresini Racing team manager Michele Masini revealed the extent of Alex...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Marquez set for surgery after Dutch MotoGP crash
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez hits out at criticism of brother Alex...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Dutch GP: Marc Marquez soaks up the pressure as...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Where does Santino Ferrucci see his first IndyCar win...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...
According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and Losers from IndyCar’s Road America...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Acropolis Rally: Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Ott Tanak feared final stage drama could cost his...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
FIA investigates WRC retirements due to fuel system...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s victory drought
Ott Tanak and Martin Jarveoja clinched their and Hyundai’s first...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Papers: Gyokeres will refuse to return to Sporting to...
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...
6h ago from SkySports.com
Decision made: Arsenal star is leaving the club...
Thomas Partey will officially leave Arsenal when his contract expires...
11h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal latest: 'Partey to leave after contract...
No description available...
11h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal exploring deal for third striker amid Benjamin...
Arsenal are looking to sign a striker this summer, but so far, their...
11h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
FIA issue Lando Norris disqualification verdict at Austrian...
The FIA have issued a comprehensive verdict for... Read More »
10h ago from GPFans.com
2025 F1 British GP – Schedule for Silverstone
We have reached the mid-way point of the 2025 F1... Read More »
47m ago from RacingNews365.com
Ferrari take action over Austrian GP disqualification threat
Ferrari have taken action at this weekend's... Read More »
13h ago from GPFans.com
