article_snippet.sent: In a move that will be applauded by many, and is sure to dismay those accustomed to seeing scantily-clad beauties posing next to cars before a race, the FIA-backed series is adopting a more progressive stance. '
article_snippet.sent: The decision by the FIA is seen as a progressive one by those in a male-dominated sport . '
article_snippet.sent: It has also been a bone of contention for those seeking more equality and less sexism in a male-dominated sport, although in some series where women racers have joined the grid the 'umbrella' role has been taken by a man.
article_snippet.sent: Toyota's world champion Anthony Davidson said it was about time things changed. '
article_snippet.sent: I talk about this with my wife quite a lot, and we both agree it's actually pretty backward,' the Briton, who has also raced in Formula One, said. '
article_snippet.sent: And motor racing should follow quite closely what the rest of the world's doing in that respect. '
article_snippet.sent: I think that's a really nice touch, a modern touch as well, from the WEC to take that aspect of racing away.