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,

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.