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F1 Academy: Everything to know ahead of the 2024 season
The Alpine F1 team has announced its support for Abbi Pulling in the 2024 F1 Academy season as part of a new initiative for the all-female series. All 10 F1 teams will support an F1 Academy driver, with the remaining five drivers being backed by other partners. F1 Academy aims to increase the development of women drivers in motorsport between the ages of 16 and 25, providing an easier transition from karting to higher levels of competition like Formula 3. It was launched in 2023 as the sole all-female series after the closure of the W Series. Marta Garcia emerged as the dominant driver in the debut season of F1 Academy, winning the championship. However, she has moved on to compete in the Formula Regional European Championship for Prema in 2024. Despite her absence, F1 Academy is set to elevate its competition level in the upcoming season.
