Grand Prix Driver's Association
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The Grand Prix Driver's Association is the trade union for currently contracted Formula One drivers. The prominence of the GDPA has changed from era to era, with the association being disbanded at several points in time.
History
The GDPA was first founded in the early 1960s in response to diminishing safety standards in the sport. The first chairman was Stirling Moss.
Leadership
| Chairman | Years | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Template:GBRStirling Moss | 1962-???? | First chairman of the GDPA |
| 2 | Template:FRA Didier Pironi | 1980-1982 | Pironi died whilst serving as chairman of the GDPA |
| 3 | Template:GBR Stephen South | 1982- | South was elected GDPA president to replace Pironi |