Grid girls pose ahead of the F1 Korean Grand Prix in 2011.. Pic/AFP

Formula One has ended the practice of using scantily clad grid girls before races, the sport's organisers Liberty Media said yesterday. They said the practice of having the women milling about in the grid area before races was "clearly at odds with modern day societal norms". Darts took a similar decision this month, banning the women who walk on with the players before matches.