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Returning for her second season in F1 Academy, Alpine Junior driver Abbi Pulling opens up on her hopes for this
The F1 Academy has made its return for a second season in impressive fashion. The inaugural season’s champion, Marta Garcia, secured a fully-funded seat in FRECA for 2024, attracting new sponsors and broadcast deals for the upcoming edition. Charlotte Pulling opened the season with a win after inheriting Race 2 due to a penalty, setting high expectations for the rest of the championship. Pulling is eyeing more victories and aims to improve upon her fifth-place finish in the 2023 standings in the all-female single-seater series. As F1 Academy gains more exposure and attention, Pulling is excited about the increased visibility and support from fans in the Formula 1 paddock. With a two-year limit in F1 Academy, Pulling is focused on her long-term goal of reaching Formula 1 or competing in Formula 3, relying on her performance on the track to pave the way for her future in motorsport.