Question 1: What prompted the Formula One drivers to issue a public statement against the FIA and its president?
Answer: The drivers issued a public statement due to their grievances regarding the FIA's treatment of them, particularly in relation to a recent controversy over swearing and the tone used by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. They expressed a desire for dialogue and transparency regarding the FIA's financial practices.
Question 2: How has the FIA responded to the drivers' statement?
Answer: The FIA has not responded to the drivers' statement since it was issued two weeks ago, leading to increased frustration and a loss of confidence among the drivers in the governing body.
Question 3: Who is the chair of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), and what did he say about the situation?
Answer: George Russell is the chair of the GPDA, and he indicated that many drivers are "fed up" with the current situation and the lack of communication from the FIA.
Question 4: What specific issues did the drivers raise in their statement?
Answer: The drivers raised concerns about the FIA treating them like children, criticized the tone and language used by Ben Sulayem regarding the swearing controversy, and questioned the financial transparency of the FIA concerning the use of money from fines imposed on drivers.
Question 5: What event is taking place following the issuance of the drivers' statement?
Answer: The Las Vegas Grand Prix is taking place this weekend, marking the first meeting since the GPDA issued their statement against the FIA and its president.