Abbi Pulling, a 21-year-old British racing driver, celebrated a landmark achievement by clinching the F1 Academy championship at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit, where she secured two race victories and a second-place finish in the season finale. With a record nine wins and ten pole positions throughout the 2024 season, Pulling notably improved from her winless fifth-place finish in her debut season in 2023. Her success in the F1 Academy, combined with her historic victory in the British F4 Championship as the first female winner, paves the way for her fully funded seat in the GB3 Championship in 2025. Pulling reflects on her journey through various female-only series and the support received from organizations like F1 Academy, emphasizing the importance of financial backing in her career. As she prepares for the next chapter, Pulling is hopeful for a future where women in motorsport increasingly break barriers, stating that it’s not a question of “if” a female driver will race in Formula 1, but “when.” Driven by her passion for racing since childhood, Pulling continues to inspire young girls aspiring to enter motorsports while embracing her own ambitious path forward.