ABBI PULLING Sets Formula E Debut at Berlin as Reigning F1 Academy Champion

July 1, 2025

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ABBI PULLING is stepping into the big leagues with her first Formula E outing at Berlin’s Rookie Test, marking her debut with Nissan after claiming the F1 Academy championship and topping the timesheets at Jarama’s all-women session. The British driver’s transition from simulator work to actual wheel time shows Nissan taking their rookie development seriously – and we’re here for a team that backs up their investment in young talent with real track opportunities.
While teammate Gabriele Minì returns for his third Formula E test with proven results (including a second-place finish in Jeddah FP0), PULLING brings fresh energy and the kind of championship mentality that translates across series. Her strong fifth-place debut in GB3 at Silverstone proves she’s not just fast in academy series – she can mix it up when the competition gets serious and the stakes get real.
Berlin’s notoriously abrasive Tempelhof circuit will test both drivers’ tire management skills across two three-hour sessions, but PULLING’s approach shows the maturity we want to see: focusing on learning, gathering data, and maximizing the experience rather than just chasing lap times. Smart teams recognize that sustainable development beats one-off heroics, and Nissan seems to understand they’ve got a talent worth nurturing properly.