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F1 supremo Ecclestone wants ‘glamorous ladies’ on grid

A letter to Cyril Abiteboul has revealed the grid strategy of F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. A photo of the signed document emerged on social media on Wednesday, dating back to 2013, when Frenchman Abiteboul was boss of Caterham. Ecclestone's letter was written to former Caterham team principal Cyril Abiteboul It reads: 'Dear Cyril. 'Please be reminded that where possible, grid access passes should be used for celebrities or people of note or as always, really glamorous ladies. 'This is not so much a sporting matter,' Ecclestone added, 'but a part of the show business of formula one.' The Daily Mail said Ecclestone's office declined to comment. But the matter of exclusive paddock passes hit...
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