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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...
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