Former Aston Martin strategy engineer Bernie Collins draws praise from fans for her work in official broadcast

Former Aston Martin strategy engineer Bernie Collins recently joined F1's official broadcaster Sky Sports. Almost every year, the TV broadcaster keeps hiring new people in and around the sport to expand their team. This time, they have brought in someone who has been at a team in a high position and one who has great insight on the sport.Many F1 fans were delighted to see an F1 insider join Sky Sports. They praised Collins and thanked the TV broadcaster for bringing in someone who's knowledgeable about the sport and can give brilliant insight during race weekends. Of course, as she has been a strategy engineer for Aston Martin, she will be able to comment on what teams do during races and qualifying sessions. One fan said:&quot;Bernie Collins is the BEST addition to the Sky F1 team in a very long time. So knowledgeable.&quot;Another chimed in:&quot;I don't know about anyone else, but I could listen to Bernie Collins talk for HOURS.&quot;Here are some of the top Twitter reactions:Phillip Whitaker@PhilyorkshireBernie Collins is the BEST addition to the Sky F1 team in a very long time. So knowledgeable. #AzerbaidjanGPBernie Collins is the BEST addition to the Sky F1 team in a very long time. So knowledgeable. #AzerbaidjanGPJordan@jordwritesI don’t know about anyone else, but I could listen to Bernie Collins talk for HOURS #AzerbaijanGPI don’t know about anyone else, but I could listen to Bernie Collins talk for HOURS #AzerbaijanGPStephen McDonald@steve_mcdee@SkySportsF1 Early signs are she’s going to provide some really interesting insights.5@SkySportsF1 Early signs are she’s going to provide some really interesting insights.Stanton Jeffers@stanton_jeffers@SkySportsF1 Bernie, I am sure I can say this for others, we feel brighter and more vested in @f1 by having you in the booth bring so much color and commentary to the @f1 sessions. #Welcome and #ThankYou3@SkySportsF1 Bernie, I am sure I can say this for others, we feel brighter and more vested in @f1 by having you in the booth bring so much color and commentary to the @f1 sessions. #Welcome and #ThankYoujorj@jorjbaykurBernie Collins and Naomi Schiff are some of the best additions Sky F1 have had in forever.1Bernie Collins and Naomi Schiff are some of the best additions Sky F1 have had in forever.William Olive@WilliamOlive2_@SkySportsF1 Excellent appointment. Will be good to have a perspective from someone with an excellent record on the pit wall.9@SkySportsF1 Excellent appointment. Will be good to have a perspective from someone with an excellent record on the pit wall.The Bandit@JR____77@SkySportsF1 You finally got it right, well done on hiring someone with actual #F1 knowledge, unlike that diversity hire of yours.67@SkySportsF1 You finally got it right, well done on hiring someone with actual #F1 knowledge, unlike that diversity hire of yours.Matt Lecointe@Matt_Lecointe@SkySportsF1 Finally. Someone with some actual knowledge of Modern day F1. She was brilliant in FP1 🏽21@SkySportsF1 Finally. Someone with some actual knowledge of Modern day F1. She was brilliant in FP1 👏🏽Bernie Collins' F1 careerBernie Collins started her career in F1 as a graduate trainee at McLaren in 2009. She also volunteered as an engineer for the GP3 racing series to broaden her experience. For a while, she worked for the McLaren GT sports car team and was promoted to performance engineer in 2012. In 2013, she was given the opportunity to become the primary performance engineer for the McLaren F1 team for two races before getting the job permanently in 2014.In May 2015, she left McLaren to join Aston Martin and stayed with them till 2022 before joining Sky Sports this year. She was in the commentary box during the FP1 session of the 2023 Azerbaijan GP and has impressed many.Aston Martin team boss praises Fernando Alonso's work ethicFernando Alonso has taken the grid by storm with his and Aston Martin's exploits in the 2023 season, finishing on the podium in the first three races. Team principal Mike Krack praised the 41-year-old for bringing heaps of energy and positivity to the team. Moreover, Alonso has become a role model for everyone to follow. Krack said:&quot;I think it was a confirmation basically of where he's standing in the team. He brought a lot of energy, a lot of positiveness when he arrived.&quot;Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team@AstonMartinF1Three. In. A. Row.@alo_oficial everyone. #AusGP 270452203Three. In. A. Row.@alo_oficial everyone. 👏#AusGP 🇦🇺 https://t.co/m7yL990y0IHe added:&quot;He is leading by example at all times. He's there very early; he's working really hard, and it is this lead by example that everybody just sees and grabs on and gives an extra level of motivation. And I think the singing of the name was like a confirmation also for him that he really brought a lot into the team.&quot;Despite being the oldest driver on the grid, Fernando Alonso has an enviable work ethic, which is worth appreciating. The Spaniard is third in the drivers' championship with 45 points. He will start the 2023 Azerbaijan GP in sixth place.

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