ABBI PULLING Claims First GB3 Podium with Aggressive Three-Car Overtake Move

August 25, 2025

by Lydia Mee // from www.motorsport.com

• ABBI PULLING proved that F1 Academy champions can cut it in mixed competition, grabbing her first GB3 podium at Brands Hatch with a gutsy three-car-wide overtake at Hawthorns corner. The 22-year-old’s P3 finish came after she admitted to fluffing the start but then seized her moment during a safety car restart, showing the kind of racecraft that earned her the 2024 F1 Academy title.
• The transition from F1 Academy to GB3 hasn’t been smooth sailing, with PULLING openly discussing the challenge of adapting to significantly more downforce and working with larger teams. But that’s exactly what makes this podium meaningful – she’s not just surviving the step up, she’s thriving, all while juggling her new role as rookie and simulator driver for Nissan’s Formula E team.
• What we love about PULLING’s approach is her honest assessment of the difficulties while refusing to make excuses. She acknowledged the tough start, owned her aggressive move, and called out that overtaking at Brands Hatch “isn’t easy” – then went ahead and did it anyway. This is how you build credibility in a new series: with results that speak louder than any promotional narrative.

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