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F1 Academy announced a third race in Abu Dhabi to replace the cancelled second race in Qatar, stripping Abbi Pulling of her title.
Pulling secured an 83-point lead over Doriane Pin in the title fight in Qatar, as only 82 points were left up for grabs. She clinched her first F1 Academy title in a thrilling finish behind the Iron Dame, with Race 2 getting canceled due to significant barrier damage. F1 Academy opted to add a race in Abu Dhabi, reinstating a 14-race season, which could potentially cost Pulling her title by offering two more points for the drivers to earn. Pin would need to dominate the additional races to have a chance at overtaking Pulling. However, Pulling merely requires one point in the upcoming season finale in Abu Dhabi to reclaim her championship, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion. The drivers will partake in a 30-minute qualifying session on Friday to determine their starting positions for Race 1 based on their quickest laps, with subsequent races’ grid positions determined by their second and third-fastest times from qualifying.
