F1 technique pundit Bernie Collins and Aston Martin Sporting Director Andy Stevenson have joined the board of the Grand Prix Belief, which was based by Sir Jackie Stewart in 1987.
The Grand Prix Belief, the benevolent fund of the System One motorsport trade, introduced the 2 new trustees in the present day.
Collins and Stevenson will be part of the prevailing trustees underneath the chairmanship of broadcaster and former F1 driver Martin Brundle OBE.
Collins is a well-liked determine in Sky’s protection of F1, including strategic evaluation and insights based mostly on her background as Head of Race Technique for Aston Martin, Racing Level and Drive India. Previous to that she was a efficiency engineer at McLaren.
Stevenson is without doubt one of the most skilled figures in F1, having labored at over 600 Grands Prix. His profession started as a mechanic on the Jordan F1 staff in 1991 and he rose by means of the ranks to change into a Chief Mechanic and now Sporting Director.
Based in 1987 by Sir Jackie Stewart, for 4 a long time the Belief has offered assist and recommendation to System One’s trackside and factory-based staff personnel to place their lives again on monitor when issues go improper.
The Belief additionally helps the broader F1 neighborhood, extending to all workers (together with their rapid households) who work, or have labored, for corporations within the F1 provide chain for 2 or extra years. Along with this and their neighborhood focussed work, the Belief has launched a bursary fund to help underprivileged youngsters by means of motorsport faculty and into motorsport jobs.
Lengthy standing trustees embrace Sir Patrick Head, Ross Brawn Stake F1 Group Principal Jonathan Wheatley.
“We’re delighted to welcome Bernie Collins and Andy Stevenson as extra Trustees for the Grand Prix Belief,” stated Brundle. “They’re two extremely regarded F1 trade professionals with appreciable expertise, and who even have a ardour and respect for our 75-year-old sport. As we improve the attain and achievements of the Belief, they may play an vital position”
“I am actually excited and privileged to be becoming a member of the board of trustees for the Grand Prix Belief,” added Collins. “I stay up for being a part of the good work that the Grand Prix Belief undertakes and contributing in a constructive means.”
“I am honoured to have been invited to affix the Board of Trustees for the Grand Prix Belief,” stated Stevenson. The Belief performs a significant position in supporting the individuals who have given a lot to the world of motorsport, usually behind the scenes.
“I am proud to contribute to an organisation that gives sensible assist and steerage to members of our neighborhood once they want it most. It is a privilege to be a part of one thing that displays the values of care, respect, and long-term dedication throughout the sport.”
