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F1 drivers bash 'distracting' pre-race ceremony in Miami

Several F1 drivers hit out at the pre-race grid presentation that took place ahead of Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, calling the extravaganza "distracting". The high-energy pre-race presentation was held on the track's main straight to introduce the drivers to the crowd, with rapper LL Cool J on hand to do the honours. While the presentations were met with loud cheers and applause from the fans, against a backdrop of music performed by an orchestra conducted by Will.i.am, most drivers felt that the ceremonial was just an unnecessary distraction. Also, standing in the blazing heat for 30 minutes all suited and booted was also unpopular with many drivers. "We spoke about it as...
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