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[Grandprixdriversassociation on Instagram] GPDA Statement regarding “Driver Misconduct” (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 10 months ago by alphacyberranger@sh.itjust.works to c/formula1@lemmy.world
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[–] babybus@sh.itjust.works 28 points 10 months ago

I'm glad they are doing this. FIA President should be kept in check.

[–] FrostyTrichs@walledgarden.xyz 17 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Fuck yes well said lads!

[–] omgarm@feddit.nl 5 points 10 months ago

Let's hope they care at all about this. I'm not sure the pettiness of the fines will be let go.

[–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 15 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Absolutely based. Bringing up the swearing MBS has taken issue with as well as when he was losing his mind over Hamilton's fucking nose stud, as opposed to serious FIA failings or fucking missiles landing near tracks.

They're also right in that financial fines are useless.

I wish we had competent and rational people in the FIA.

[–] GreenEngineering3475@lemmy.world 13 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Great point from GPDA, asking for clarity on where does the financial fines (I.e the money) ends up? What purpose is it used for, and how a fine is decided?

And why does a false start cost €5000 and no grid penalty applied at the end of the race or even a time penalty to be served in the race?

[–] Microw@lemm.ee 8 points 10 months ago

And like they say, they have asked for years regarding the use of that money and FIA has straight up ignored any inquiry.

[–] GreenEngineering3475@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago

How does it feel to called out in the media, MBS? This isn't the British media "convicting you" . Your own drivers are calling you out.

Let's see if he gives another public response (and continue to dig a deeper hole) or this gets solved internally, as it should have been from the start.

[–] wes@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

What is this about wearing underpants?

[–] infeeeee@lemm.ee 15 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

Vettel 2022 Miami:

https://dr-oto.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/vettel-underwear1.jpg

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vettel-underpants-miami-practice-piss-take/10300511/

The official problem with Hamilton's jewellery was, in case of fire they are between the fireproof underwear and the skin. Vettel protested against that rule this way, as he doesn't have piercings.

[–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago

Vettel and Hamilton having each other's backs despite being rivals for years is always the cutest thing ever

[–] wes@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

Forgot about that one, glad i asked lol

[–] PunchingWood@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

American broadcasters in shambles

[–] Microw@lemm.ee 4 points 10 months ago

Well that's strongly worded for sure.. good! applauds

[–] flughoernchen@feddit.org 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Can I get a TLDR please?

[–] wes@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago

TLDR: The GPDA statement addresses concerns over driver misconduct, emphasizing that drivers must respect referee decisions. They differentiate between casual swearing and insulting language, and criticize the FIA President’s public tone and unnecessary media instructions to drivers. The GPDA opposes driver fines, calling for financial transparency from the FIA and greater collaboration among all stakeholders to improve the sport.