Bye bye grid girls, hello kids.
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f...h-kids-1002307
"This will be an extraordinary moment for these youngsters: imagine, standing beside their heroes, watch as they prepare to race, the elite of the elite in motorsport, to be there, alongside them in those precious few minutes just before the start," said F1 managing director Sean Bratches. "What an unforgettable experience, for them, and their families. An inspiration to keep driving, training and learning so that they can dream of one day being there themselves. What better way to inspire the next generation of Formula 1 heroes."
That very much reads as if Sean Bratches feels the need to sell the idea, personally.