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

Spanish driver Carlos Sainz has become a director at Formula One’s Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, which acts as a union for the grid’s stars