As a journeyman driver between the major teams, Carlos Sainz becomes a perfect candidate for the Director's role

Williams driver Carlos Sainz has been voted in by his colleagues as the new Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) director, replacing the now-retired Sebastian Vettel. Sainz, who was forced to find a new team after being replaced at Ferrari by Lewis Hamilton, will undertake additional responsibilities this season.

Sainz replaces four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel, who has vacated his position in the F1 drivers’ union. Sainz previously replaced Vettel at Ferrari ahead of the 2021 se

Williams team principal James Vowles, Williams driver Carlos Sainz of Spain, and Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand pose for cameras as they arrive to the F1 7

Carlos Sainz has replaced retired four-times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), the trade union of Formula One drivers announced on Sunday.

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Carlos Sainz has replaced retired four-times Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), the trade union of F1 drivers announced on Sunday.

Carlos Sainz has replaced retired four-times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), the trade union of Formula One drivers announced on Sunday.

Carlos Sainz Jr. will take to the track for Formula 1 pre-season testing, the next step in his journey with his new team, Williams. But that is not the only new role the driver is taking on this season.