GPDA President Russell remains clear on swearing issue: 'We'll comment once action's taken'

"Following constructive feedback from drivers across our seven FIA World Championships, I am considering making improvements to Appendix B," Ben Sulayem wrote last Monday.

"I mean, conceptually, yes [it's a positive step]," Russell began in the state of Florida.

The Briton then explained the GPDA themselves were not in contact with the FIA. "In short, yes [it was news to me]. Collectively, we've not spoken any further since that, the open letter that was was sent out. So whether that is the response, I'm not too sure."

The Briton then once again underlined they will reflect on concrete information as the GPDA. "As I said, it'll be great if changes were made and the drivers were at least heard. And I think it's just in the best interest for the sport and ensuring that some common sense is sort of applied to to these situations, but as I said, all of us we can comment on it when we see the action being taken rather than just the consideration."

Asked why there is no formal relationship between the GPDA and the organisation, the Mercedes driver explained talking about these matters is not why it was created.

He continued: "Especially myself, I find myself talking about topics that I didn't really have any intention of talking about, but we find ourselves in a time where we're not focused on the things why we're all here. We're here to go racing. We're here to create the best show for the fans, to have the fastest cars, the safest cars, the best technology, the best engineering, and yet we talk about fines and punishments and swearing."

Russell then concluded with underlining: "Maybe something should change. We're open to it, but we just ultimately want the best for the sport."