Having made his view on the issue clear, Sainz has now been announced as Vettel's replacement in the role as GPDA director, with the Williams star joining fellow driver George Russell, who has also been a director since 2021.

Carlos Sainz will become the new director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association in 2025, succeeding Sebastian Vettel. Sainz transitions from Ferrari

New Williams driver Carlos Sainz has landed a new role as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) ahead of the F1 2025 season. Sainz replaces four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel, who has vacated his position in the F1 drivers’ union last year.