Membership and Leadership
Membership of GPDA is not compulsory, but all drivers that were signed for the 2010 season were members. Joining the GPDA costs £2,000.
In 2010 a major shuffle took place in the GPDA following the return of Michael Schumacher and Pedro de la Rosa stepping down as president because he was back racing with Sauber. Nick Heidfeld was voted as the replacement of Pedro de la Rosa for 2010. Also Michael Schumacher announced that he did not intend to join the GPDA on his return but changed his mind by becoming a silent member. He was convinced to do this by having negotiations with the GPDA directors, mainly Felipe Massa.
The members vote to decide their leaders. Currently there are three directors of the GPDA, one of whom is the chairman. Pedro de la Rosa is the current chairman.
| Chairman | Years as chairman |
|---|---|
| Michael Schumacher | 1994–2005 |
| David Coulthard | 2005–2006 |
| Ralf Schumacher | 2006–2008 |
| Pedro de la Rosa | 2008–2010 |
| Nick Heidfeld | 2010 |
| Rubens Barrichello | 2010–2012 |
| Pedro de la Rosa | 2012– |
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