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Formula E became the first major international championship to hold a bespoke test solely for top female drivers at Jarama on Friday
Formula E made history by organizing a special test exclusively for top female drivers at Jarama, with 17 women trying out the cars for the 2024/25 season kick-off in Sao Paulo next month. Abbi Pulling from the F1 academy stood out with the fastest lap time, impressing Nissan with her performance and understanding of the Gen3Evo car. Pulling acknowledged the challenge of adapting to the faster and different driving style required, seeking advice from Nissan’s race drivers Rowland and Nato. Despite being 4.5s behind the fastest time set by Mitch Evans, Pulling’s performance was commendable given her lack of experience in driving a Formula E car. Other standout drivers included Jamie Chadwick, Bianca Bustamante, and Miki Koyama, showing promising potential for future competitions. Ella Lloyd, the least experienced driver, also showcased her talent by securing the seventh-best time in Sam Bird’s McLaren Nissan. Overall, the test highlighted the competitiveness and determination of female drivers in the Formula E championship.
