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.

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,

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

Sainz replaces four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel, who has vacated his position in the F1 drivers’ union last year. Carlos Sainz replaced Sebastian Vettel as GPDA directo

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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.