Russell questions Ben Sulayem’s claims over driver conduct

George Russell says that the drivers of Formula 1 are waiting to see action tasks instead of statements made after the president of the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, said he is willing to consider the changes related to the conduct of the driver.

The strict sanctions for competitors for incidents such as the sworn are described in Appendix B of the International Sportant Code, and have proven to be convenient since they were squeezed, which culminated with the Association of Drivers of the Grand Prize (GPDA) that writes an open letter calling calls called.

Russell, who is the director of GPDA, was frustrated by the lack of a letter response at that time, and despite Ben Sulayem this week saying that he is considering the changes in Appendix B “after the constructive comments of the drivers in our seven world championships of the FIA”, he is not yet convinced that improvements will be made.

“Conpeuxy, yes [it’s a positive step]But obviously we want to see these things in an action instead of saying “we are consulting things,” said Russell. ” We all consider many things. We are clear that we want changes and once they are implemented, we will comment. But for the moment, it is being considered. Then those words mean nothing until the change has made the leg. “

Russell states that there have been no direct discussions between the GPDA and Ben Sulayem since the open letter was a sentence in November, and that the Instagram statement of Ben Sulayem that referred to all the world championships was a surprise for the F1 pilots.

“In short, yes [it was news to the drivers]”Said”. I mean, collectively we have not spoken anymore from the open letter that was sent. So, if that is the answer, I’m not sure. As I said, it will be great if changes were made and at least the drivers were heard. I think it is only the best for sport and ensure that some common sense is applied to these situations.

“As I said, I think we can all comment when we see that the action is tasks instead of just consulting.”

Russell suggested that more face -to -face meetings between drivers and the government body could be beneficial to help ensure progress in the importation of issues.

“I feel it is like unprecedented times that we have in the leg in the last 18 months with what changed the leg and what is happening,” he said. “When the GPDA year was founded, it was really talking about politics: it was talking about security, sports improvements, careers improvements.

“Especially myself, I find myself talking about issues that I really had to speak. But we found our Irelvos at a time when we are not focused on the things we are all here.

“We are here to go run, we are here to create the best show for fans, have the fastest cars, the safest cars, the best technology, the best engineering, and yet we talk fines and punishments and oaths. So, perhaps, buty wee -Weethyaty, d’n ld Chanld Chanld Chanld Chanld Chanld Chanld Chanld Chanld Chanld Chanld Chanld Butye. For sport. “

Lewis Hamilton supported Russell’s point, saying that the GPDA should be involved through a constant presence in specific meetings related to the sport government.

“I think, ultimately, the GPDA is very unified,” said Hamilton. “Ultimately, we want to work in close collaboration with FIA. I think everyone, all of us, because working together and improving sport. Or, of course, we have faced a uphill challenge in that communication over time.

“Ultimately, we do not have an electrical seat on the table, and that must change, in my opinion. If you look at other sports that have unions, they can be some that come at stake at some point.

“As I said, we do not want to control things: we just want to collaborate more and listen to voices. Ultimately, if people make decisions for others who have never dropped into that position, it is good to have the driver’s point.”