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Analysis: What's prompted the GPDA to speak out

The decision by the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) to issue a public statement urging Formula 1 to reform its 'obsolete' rules structure marks a fascinating new development in grand prix politics. Yet for all the surprise - much of it welcome from fans - the GPDA's open letter has caused, it would be wrong to say it has been a bolt out of the blue, for unease among drivers has been growing for months about where F1 has been heading. Sebastian Vettel said during pre-season testing: "I don't think F1 is broken. In terms of the show Formula 1 is doing fine. But in the background, the decisions lately and so on it is fair to say it is lacking leadership. "I think it's a little...
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