Bernie ecclestone Intervened to Prevent Publication of Upskirt photo of Natalie Pinkham
Natalie Pinkham, a prominent motorsportsโ broadcaster, has revealed a story of unexpected support from former Formula 1 โฃchief Bernie Ecclestone. Pinkham recounted how Ecclestone personally intervened to preventโ a compromising photograph -โ taken due to a gust ofโ wind – from appearing in a British tabloid.
The incident, โคwhich occurred several years ago, involved a photographer capturing an upskirt image of Pinkham. She learnedโ the photo was slated forโค publication in The โSun newspaper and instantly informed Ecclestone. demonstrating โขaโข surprisingโข level of protection, Ecclestone contacted theโ photographer directly, warning that their press credentials would be revoked if the image was released. “He phoned theโฃ cameramanโฆand said, ‘if that goes to print, your passโ won’t work at the next grand prix. you don’t stitch Natalie up like that,'” Pinkham recalled.
Pinkham, currentlyโ aโ presenter with Sky Sports F1, expressed her surprise at Ecclestone’s actions, noting the contrast with his well-known support for grid โgirls and other traditionally feminine elements ofโ Formula 1.”I โคwas like, ‘Wow, he’s a feminist!'” she said. she attributed his โintervention to his role as a father and husband, suggesting a protective instinct towards women.
The incident highlights a lesser-knownโ side of the often-controversial Ecclestone, and underscores the potentialโ powerโ dynamics within the worldโ of โmotorsports journalism. pinkham began her broadcasting careerโค with BBC โRadio 5 Live’s F1 โcoverageโข before joining Sky โSports F1 in 2012.