F1 | Full GPDA: Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton also join

The drivers' association records 100% attendance. President Alexander Wurz rejoices: "We must prevent politics from compromising performance on the track"

F1 | Full GPDA: Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton also join

In this period full of news and uncertainties, among all the 2021 regulations on engines, Formula 1 drivers are united. There GDPA (Grand Prix Drivers' Association) recorded 100% of memberships, by virtue of the latest entries of Kimi Raikkonen e Lewis Hamilton, who in the past had instead snubbed the drivers' association. “F1 is entering a period of evolution and uncertainty for the first time in history." - he has declared Alexander Würz, president of the GPDA since 2014 – “Everyone recognizes that it is good stay united and represented to face this challenge, preventing politics or power struggles from compromising performance on the track.".

Liberty Media management, however, is finding the liking of the GPDA: “We are pleased that more than a year ago Liberty Media and its technical research team followed the suggestion of the GPDA, which aimed to have aerodynamic standards that would allow follow another car more closely. The GPDA – continued Wurz – he just asks that sport remains at the center of attention and we want to involve everyone in the process. All adjustments that should be made and conducted in the best interest of the sport and not of an individual. This is what unites the drivers: the pure desire to keep Formula 1 at the pinnacle of motor racing.".

Federico Martino

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