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Sky Sports F1 commentators suspended after sexist remarks live on air

Sky Sports has reportedly suspended two of its Italian F1 commentators on a temporary basis after they made sexist remarks live on air.  Matteo Bobbi and 2012 GP2 champion Davide Valsecchi made the remarks during Sky Italy’s post-race coverage following Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix.  Should Charles Leclerc leave Ferrari? Video of Should Charles Leclerc leave Ferrari? Bobbi, who was speaking from the studio, pointed out a woman in the background and referred to her as an “upgrade package”.  Valsecchi, who was alongside presenter Federica Masolin in the Barcelona paddock, turned around and responded: “I already know them but they told me I can’t test them. So I raise my...
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