Sainz replaces Sebastian Vettel as GPDA director. Williams driver will work alongside George Russell, chairman Alexander Wurz, and legal advisor Anastasia Fowle. appointment comes at a time of tension between drivers and the FIA. Last year, the GPDA called for more respect from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who dismissed their concerns. The GPDA, originally founded in 1961 and revived in 1994 following the tragic deaths of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger, has expanded its scope to ensure the sport’s regulations serve the best interests of fans, teams, and drivers alike. “I am passionate about my sport and think we drivers have a responsibility to do all we can to work with the stakeholders to forward the sport in many aspects,” Sainz said in a statement released by GDPA on Sunday. He added: “So I’m very happy and proud to do my part by taking on the director’s role in theGPDA.”
