Sainz replaces four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel, who has vacated his position in the F1 drivers’ union last year. Carlos Sainz replaced Sebastian Vettel as GPDA directo

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 a Grand Prix Drivers' Association director ahead of the F1 2025 season. He will replace Sebastian Vettel, who retired from F1 at the end of 2022 and stepped down from the GDPA last year, in the role.