Romain Grosjean replaces Jenson Button as GPDA director
Frenchman Romain Grosjean has been elected Director of the GPDA, the Grand Prix drivers' association, in place of Jenson Button.
The Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, the GPDA, announced in a statement the election of Romain Grosjean as Director.
He replaces in this role the Briton Jenson Button, who stepped back from Formula 1 at the end of last year, although he will be at the wheel of the McLaren in Monaco to replace Fernando Alonso, who is busy participating in the Indianapolis 500.
« I am proud to have been elected by my peers to the position of Director of the GPDA. » Grosjean stated in a communiqué published by the association, before adding: « As race drivers, we do not always share the same opinions, but as a group, we are united in the desire to achieve what we want best for our sport. I believe we have an important role and duty to coordinate among ourselves and with all stakeholders the evolution of our sport. »
Alexander Wurz, President of the GPDA and former Benetton and McLaren driver, among others, in Formula 1, praises Jenson Button’s work and welcomes their new Director: “It was a pleasure to work with Jenson over all these years. He always prioritized the interests of the drivers and the sport. In recent years, Romain has been very active as a GPDA member. He has a lot of energy and ideas for our sport. Sebastian [Vettel] and I welcome him as an excellent addition to the GPDA board.”
