ABBI PULLING Calls Norris’ Azerbaijan Restart a ‘Rookie’ Error

September 22, 2025

• F1 Academy champion ABBI PULLING delivered some sharp analysis on BBC’s F1: Chequered Flag podcast, calling out Lando Norris’ sluggish restart reaction at Baku that handed Charles Leclerc an easy pass. “It looked like we put a rookie in the car,” she said, cutting straight to the point about a mistake that cost crucial track position.
• While McLaren’s disastrous 4.1-second pit stop grabbed headlines, PULLING zeroed in on the moment that really mattered – Norris leaving a massive gap at the restart while fiddling with brake bias settings. Her technical insight highlighted how split-second decisions separate champions from also-rans, and she wasn’t buying any excuses.
• The former Alpine F1 Academy driver’s commentary proves what we’ve been saying – women in motorsports bring the same sharp analytical eye that makes great drivers. PULLING’s willingness to call out mistakes from established F1 stars shows the confidence and credibility that comes from competing at the highest levels herself.

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