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By Frank Dalleres Formula 1 drivers have accused Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of motorsport governing body the FIA, of failing to provide financial transparency. In a wide-ranging open letter, the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association hit out at the FIA’s policy of fining drivers for minor indiscretions, such as swearing, wearing jewellery and choosing non-fireproof underwear. The GPDA also renewed calls for Ben Sulayem and the FIA to provide clarity on how money from fines is being used. “The GPDA has, on countless occasions, expressed its view that driver monetary fines are not appropriate for …