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. The Williams driver will take the position vacated by Sebastian Vettel.

Carlos Sainz was named a director of Grand Prix Drivers' Association, the trade union for Formula One drivers. His appointment was announced Sunday. The Spaniard replaces four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel,

In a recent announcement by the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), Carlos Sainz has officially succeeded the retired four-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel as a director.