The Grand Prix Drivers' Association, which represents the majority of Formula 1 drivers, has criticised the manner in which the sport is run, in a letter published on social media on Wednesday. On behalf of the GPDA, chairman Alex Wurz, along with Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button, signed the letter, which was addressed to the sport's 'stakeholders, followers, and fans.' "We drivers love our sport! Since childhood, we dreamed of racing the fastest race cars from the top teams on the coolest tracks again the […]

Nico Hulkenberg has dismissed concerns that Formula 1 drivers could strike over unpaid wages. Hulkenberg is reportedly one of a number of drivers who are owed money either by their current employer or previous teams. The German confirmed that members of the Grand Prix Drivers Association had discussed the matter but ruled out strike action. "It is an issue which we have been discussing in the GPDA," he told Sky Sports News. "It's not something we like, and in the pinnacle of motorsport it is […]

Force India’s Adrian Sutil has no complains about Pirelli’s tyre choice for the German Grand Prix as his car showed a similar performance level yesterday compared to the last few races. He ran 50 laps across the first two practice sessions at Nurburgring and set the fourth and eleventh fastest time. “New medium compound was consistent and the soft tyre was good for one lap, so it’s a very good qualifying tyre. It’s gonna be interesting for the race, a good combination. The car is […]

Talk of a special meeting this weekend to discuss Lewis Hamilton's aggressive driving in 2011 was played down in the Suzuka paddock on Thursday. Multiple reports had said the drivers' meeting with Charlie Whiting would go ahead, but Grand Prix Drivers' Association president Rubens Barrichello and his countryman Felipe Massa - at the centre of the storm in Singapore two weeks ago - indicated it would be business as usual in Japan. "What's past is past and we need to think about the future," said […]

May 24 (GMM) The FIA has banned drivers from using the 'DRS' overtaking wing in the Monaco tunnel this weekend.

The in-race overtaking zone spans just 300 metres on the start-finish straight, but the rear wing system can be used by drivers anywhere e...

May 20 (GMM) The overtaking 'DRS' system will be banned completely in the Monaco tunnel and Spa-Francorchamps' fearsome Eau Rouge.

But the FIA is pushing ahead with allowing the wings to be used on the curving front 'straight' in the Principality nex...

Apr.9 (GMM) GPDA president Rubens Barrichello has backed efforts for a change to the Curva do Cafe corner at Brazilian grand prix venue Interlagos.

A stock car driver died after bouncing off the barriers onto the racing line there in 2007, and at Sep...

Apr.4 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel has repeated his threat to front a formula one driver strike.

Before Melbourne, the world champion had raised his fears that the return of KERS and the new adjustable rear wings had increased the workload of the drivers t...

Mar.25 (GMM) Kamui Kobayashi's manager is confident the Japanese grand prix will take place as scheduled later this year.

With much of the country in turmoil due to the recent and unfolding earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, it is feared that Oc...

Mar.23 (GMM) The current formula one drivers' cockpit workload is no higher than in the past, according to former ten-time grand prix winner Gerhard Berger.

Many drivers, including GPDA director Sebastian Vettel who has threatened a strike, have expr...

Rubens Barrichello remains concerned that the moveable rear wing could cause a safety issue if it can be used indiscriminately in practice and qualifying.The Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) and the FIA discussed issues arising from the new-for-2...

Formula 1 drivers have told the FIA that they want Pirelli to 'react' to the degradation issues that have been prevalent throughout winter testing - but have also vowed to do everything they can to help the Italian tyre manufacturer improve the situati...