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Carlos Sainz joins Grand Prix Drivers' Association as director, replacing Sebastian Vettel

Carlos Sainz has been appointed as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, replacing Sebastian Vettel, with support from Alexander Wurz, who highlighted Sainz's commitment to drivers' interests.
The GPDA has a history of advocating for safety in Formula 1, notably introducing the 'halo' protection device in 2018, credited with saving lives in serious accidents.
Tensions have risen between the GPDA and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem over penalties for swearing, with the GPDA demanding transparency about fine allocations.
Sainz expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, stating, 'I am passionate about my sport and think we drivers have a responsibility to do all we can to work with the stakeholders.

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Marietta Daily Journal

Carlos Sainz takes seat as a director of F1 drivers union

Carlos Sainz was named a director of Grand Prix Drivers' Association, the trade union for Formula One drivers.

22 hours ago·Georgia, United States

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Carlos Sainz becomes F1 Grand Prix Drivers' Association director

MONACO (AP) — 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.

23 hours ago·United States

Sainz takes over as F1 drivers' union director

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.

1 day ago·United States

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The Hindu

F1 2025: Carlos Sainz replaces Sebastian Vettel as director of GPDA

The 30-year-old Spaniard, who ceded his place at Ferrari to seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and is now on his fifth different F1 team with Williams, joins Mercedes driver George Russell on the board.

1 day ago·India

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The Express Tribune

Carlos Sainz joins Grand Prix Drivers' Association as director, replacing Sebastian Vettel

Announcing the appointment on Instagram, Sainz expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “I am passionate about my sport and think we drivers have a responsibility to do all we can to work with the stakeholders to forward the sport in many aspects. So I’m very happy and proud to do my part by taking on the directors' role in the GPDA.” https://www.instagram.com/p/DGaXqewtS0J/ Wurz welcomed Sainz’s inclusion, emphasizing his long-standing e…

1 day ago·Pakistan

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