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ABBI PULLING Drives Anti-Social Hours for Nissan Formula E Sim Development

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August 5, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ABBI PULLING, rookie simulator driver, works anti-social hours matching Formula E’s global calendar—São Paulo, Sanya, Tokyo—feeding real-time data to refine team strategies on Bristol-made Dynisma DMG-1 ahead of race weekends.
  • SAM BIRD handles race-preparation work weeks before rounds, screening optimal approaches while PULLING provides continuous support as physical sessions approach, enabling race drivers Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato to perform.
  • The DMG-1’s sub-5ms latency and 100Hz bandwidth prove crucial for GEN4 development—dual motors, active differentials, permanent AWD—allowing engineering validation before limited track testing begins for 600kW machines.
  • Nissan’s GT Academy legacy—transforming five million gamers into 21 professional winners including Le Mans podiums—reinforces sim-to-track philosophy now driving Formula E championship ambitions through advanced virtual development tools.

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Zahra Awan originally appearing on www.pmw-magazine.com