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‘I wish we could show the GPDA meetings to the outside'

While the Formula 1 drivers are fierce competitors on the track, they do often come together to discuss important issues as part of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association. The GPDA gives the drivers an opportunity to put their views across and discuss various issues together, before deciding what action should be taken moving forward. This organisation proved important at last season’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, when nearly missile strikes put the entire race weekend into doubt. Following an FP2 clouded by smoke from the strikes, the GPDA held a four hour meeting to discuss how they wanted to move forward, formulating a collective plan before speaking to the FIA and F1. READ: Daniel...
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