Carlos Sainz Named Director of Formula 1 Drivers' Union

The Spanish driver replaces Sebastian Vettel on the GPDA board, taking on a critical role during a period of regulatory changes in the sport.

Carlos Sainz, now driving for Williams, has been appointed as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), succeeding retired F1 champion Sebastian Vettel.
The GPDA, a union representing Formula 1 drivers, plays a significant role in addressing drivers' concerns and collaborating with the sport's governing body, the FIA.
Sainz joins George Russell, Anastasia Fowle, and Alex Wurz on the GPDA board, with Wurz welcoming Sainz’s long-standing engagement and commitment to the organization.
The appointment comes as the FIA enforces stricter penalties for driver misconduct, including swearing, sparking debate about balancing professionalism and emotional expression in the sport.
Sainz has expressed a nuanced stance on the issue, advocating for professionalism in public settings while defending the authenticity of in-car radio communications as a vital part of F1's appeal.