The GPDA chairman and directors Pedro de la Rosa, Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber have has a hard time in 2008, having to deal with the three frontrunners Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen not involved in the association.

Early in 2009, they are happy to see Felipe Massa and World Champion Lewis Hamilton finally join the group. F1 Rooky Sebastian Buemi also joined.

This means Kimi Raikkonen is the only regular driver not involved with the association.

"It is important we are all there," de la Rosa told Autosport. "It is great news that Lewis, Felipe and Adrian Sutil have come on board, but also that test drivers like Christian Klien are there too, and new drivers like Buemi. It's quite reassuring.

"We wish Kimi was there, as he is one of the top guys, so hopefully he will agree soon too," added the Spaniard.