Bernie Ecclestone has very particular requirements for Formula One 's pre-race grid walk . Being a glamorous woman is top of his list . In a letter that has come to light , Ecclestone wrote to former Caterham team principal Cyril Abiteboul requesting : . Bernie Ecclestone appears to have written a letter outlining his requirements for the grid . The Formula One chief made a point of calling for glamorous ladies to be given passes . Bernie 's daughter Tamara at the British Grand Prix with her husband Jay Rutland last year . 'Please be reminded that where possible , grid access passes should be used for celebrities or people of note or as always , really glamorous ladies . 'This is not so much a sporting matter but a part of the show business of Formula One . ' The letter , from May 2013 , is signed 'Bernie ' and appears to be genuine . Sportsmail contacted Ecclestone 's office for confirmation but they declined to comment . Ecclestone 's blueprint is hardly surprising , the grid walk being unashamedly about glitz and glamour . Red Bull 's Adrian Newey on the grid with Amanda Holden at Silverstone last year . Shell grid girls line up at the Belgian Grand Prix last year . Ecclestone 's letter was written to former Caterham team principal Cyril Abiteboul .
Bernie sent a letter to the former team principal of Caterham . Writing to Cyril Abiteboul , he has specific requirements for grid passes . They should be given to celebrities or glamorous ladies , he says . The letter is signed 'Bernie Ecclestone ' and is believed to be genuine .