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Russell takes over from Grosjean as GPDA director

Williams George Russell has been named a director of the Grand Prix Drivers Association following the departure of Romain Grosjean. The 23-year-old Mercedes protégé will work alongside fellow GPDA director Sebastian Vettel and chairman Alex Wurz as the united body, initially founded in 1961 to represent the drivers' interests in the sport, continues to interact with Formula 1's chiefs to help improve Grand Prix racing's safety, governance and the spectacle on the track. “It is an honour and privilege to be nominated director of the GPDA," said Russell. "I appreciate the support of my fellow drivers in entrusting this role to me and recognise the responsibility it entails....
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