ABBI PULLING Leads GB3 While F1 Academy Stars Scatter Across Motorsports

May 29, 2025

by Georgina DiNardo // from www.today.com

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Netflix’s “F1: The Academy” showcases SUSIE WOLFF’s groundbreaking initiative that got all 10 F1 teams to back Academy drivers, creating a high-stakes environment where drivers have just two years to prove themselves or face motorsport exile. The series highlights the brutal reality: win or your career dreams die.
ABBI PULLING, the 2024 F1 Academy champion, earned her fully-funded GB3 seat and currently sits 12th out of 25 drivers – the highest-ranked woman on the grid. Meanwhile, BIANCA BUSTAMANTE struggles at 23rd in GB3, admitting the jump to “faster, bigger cars” has been tougher than expected but remains determined to improve.
The AL QUBAISI sisters, AMNA and HAMDA, moved together to the Ligier European Series where they’re tied for third place, proving family support can fuel success. Other graduates scattered across series from Porsche Carrera Cup to ADAC GT Masters, with some like JESSICA EDGAR returning to karting while hunting for new opportunities.
Several drivers including DORIANE PIN, LIA BLOCK, and MAYA WEUG remain in F1 Academy for their final season, with PIN chasing the 2025 championship while still backed by Mercedes. The series demonstrates both the opportunities Wolff created and the harsh timeline pressuring these women to advance quickly or risk losing their motorsport futures.