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Coulthard: Hamilton should join GPDA
20 March 2008David Coulthard agrees with Pedro de la Rosa that McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton should become a member of the GPDA. The Grand Prix Drivers' Association is the union of Formula 1 drivers and was founded back in 1961.
Speaking in his ITV column Coulthard said about the situation: "I think Lewis is a fantastic role model for other young drivers who want to be in Formula 1 - his professionalism, the way he works with the team and deals with the media are exemplary, and he deserves all the success he is achieving on-track.
"It wouldn't take much effort for him to sign a piece of paper to become a member of the GPDA, and it would massively strengthen our ability to continue to influence the safety of the cars that we drive."
Coulthard strongly believes the GPDA's work played an important role in preventing serious accidents and injuries in Formula 1. "By the very nature of our business, it is dangerous," said Coulthard. "There will be another injury or fatality at some point in the future. Hopefully, by continuing to work together, we can make that a distant point.
"Lewis walked away from the crash he had in qualifying at the Nurburgring last year thanks to the efforts of Jackie Stewart in his day, Max Mosley throughout his FIA presidency, and all the drivers who have been members of the GPDA. Having someone like Lewis add his support would be a massive boost to us.
"His name is worth more currently than a lot of the other drivers because he has such a high media profile. I haven't spoken to him personally about it because it's up to the chairman and the directors to do that, but I would certainly encourage him to join."
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