Haas’ Romain Grosjean has been appointed as a Director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, following a vote held at the Russian Grand Prix.
Grosjean was elected in place of Jenson Button, the 2009 World Champion who retired from Formula 1 at the end of last season.
Grosjean joins fellow Director Sebastian Vettel and Chairman Alexander Wurz in leading the organisation.
“I am proud to have been elected by my peers as director of the GPDA,” Grosjean said.
“We race drivers don’t always hold the same opinion, but as a group we are united in wanting the best for our sport.
“I believe we have an important role and duty to coordinate between each other and support the stakeholders in the evolution of the sport.”
Wurz believes the addition of Grosjean will be positive for the future of the GPDA.
"It was a pleasure working with Jenson over the past few years as he always puts the interests of the drivers and the sport first," he commented.
"Thanks JB for all your effort! Over recent years Romain has been a very active GPDA member.
"He has a lot of energy and thoughts about our sport and Sebastian and I welcome him as a great addition to the GPDA."
