He stated that he wished to step down from the role of GPDA chairman, following the completion of his deal to drive for Sauber in 2010, and was duly replaced in the role by Nick Heidfeld at the Australian Grand Prix.
Anunciou que desexaba renunciar á función de presidente da GPDA, trala finalización do seu contrato para pilotar con Sauber en 2010, e foi substituido no cargo por Nick Heidfeld no Gran Premio de Australia.