Ecclestone repeats Danica Patrick sexist remarks
Discussion
gtr-gaz said:
Joke maybe ? some people do have a sense of humor ?
I have to agree with that. Made me smile and I'm in no way a sexist.
Yes, it was totally a joke. Bernie is a smart MoFo, and realises the huge marketing potential of a woman driver in F1. And an American woman at that.
Unfortunately, the quotes don't put into context HOW he said it and THE WAY in which he said it. The US press seem to be getting good mileage out of though, you'd think they might be more worried about Iraq...
GarrettMacD said:
Bernie is a smart MoFo, and realises the huge marketing potential of a woman driver in F1. And an American woman at that.
I saw a picture of her during the Indy coverage. It appears that not only can she drive but she is also somewhat photogenic. Couple this with a tight race suit and she'd be quite the asset to F1 if she was interested.
Don said:
Bernie is a smart MoFo, and realises the huge marketing potential of a woman driver in F1. And an American woman at that.
I saw a picture of her during the Indy coverage. It appears that not only can she drive but she is also somewhat photogenic. Couple this with a tight race suit and she'd be quite the asset to F1 if she was interested.
This is what's going on in Bernie's evil little mind...
She's a woman = $$$
She's an American woman = $$$,$$$
She's an American woman who can drive = $$$,$$$,$$$
She's an American woman who can drive, looks good, and gets lots of positive press = $$$,$$$,$$$,$$$
Don't be surprised to see her in F1 within the next 2 to 3 years
It's all context. If you tell that joke or say what Bernie said in a pub among friends, no big deal, it's funny.
If the boss of a major motorsports organization says it to the media, it's classless.
If he then repeats it to a woman driver over the phone, that's beyond classless.
In one context it's funny, in the other it's very dismissive to someone who has worked damn hard to get where she is.
It's a little thing called tact, and clearly Bernie doesn't know the time or the place.
If the boss of a major motorsports organization says it to the media, it's classless.
If he then repeats it to a woman driver over the phone, that's beyond classless.
In one context it's funny, in the other it's very dismissive to someone who has worked damn hard to get where she is.
It's a little thing called tact, and clearly Bernie doesn't know the time or the place.
madmike said:
It's very dismissive to someone who has worked damn hard to get where she is.
Yeah, maybe. Depends on what she was saying on the other end of the phone and if they are enjoying a laugh together or not.
In any case. The girl almost certainly has a bright future. She appears to have genuine talent coupled with being very photogenic. I can't imagine a more powerful combination...good luck to her. Her racing career will be utterly dependent on her talents. Her career in the public eye will be strongly affected by both her major assets.
I know that sounds bad. But I do actually mean her driving talent and her good looks.
simonrockman said:
This got (and is getting) *much* bigger coverage in the US than the six-car race farce.
Which I'm sure is not what Bernie had in mind when he made comments that could easily be taken out of context and cause a stir. There's no reason he'd want to take attention off of the USGP, is there?
Gavyn said:
This got (and is getting) *much* bigger coverage in the US than the six-car race farce.
Which I'm sure is not what Bernie had in mind when he made comments that could easily be taken out of context and cause a stir. There's no reason he'd want to take attention off of the USGP, is there?
Gavyn you in PR as well by anychance ?
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