The GPDA no longer wants its members to pay for the Super License

The Formula 1 driver’s association does not seem to agree with Max Mosley’s comments on the Super License issued to F1 drivers.

Every driver must pay a license fee to the FIA if they wish to participate in the Grand Prix, but last year, the price increased by 200 to 350%.

A new increase planned for this season is infuriating the GPDA (Grand Prix Drivers Association), which is calling for the outright suspension of payments.

Max Mosley, president of the FIA, rejected this stupid « and absurd » position this week, stating that the driver must give something in return for all the safety measures deployed during races.

In a statement released, the GPDA claims that this new increase in the license price is « fundamentally unfair » and « unreasonable ».

The organization is even offended that Mosley provides such precise details about its members’ incomes.

A letter was sent by the GPDA to the FIA in December to complain about the new increase in the Super License.

« In addition, pilots’ gross (and net) salaries are confidential, as are their management, financial advisors, and all tax administration, and must be respected as such. »

The GPDA added that an increase in fees should cover administrative costs rather than being a revenue stream for the Paris-based federation.

According to the statement from the Formula 1 drivers’ association: « The FIA must collect sufficient funds from the exploitation of its commercial rights. »