ABBI PULLING Details Formula E’s ‘Cut-Throat’ Nature vs GB3 Championship Racing

February 2, 2026

• ABBI PULLING, the 2024 F1 Academy champion, delivered an impressive debut in Formula E’s rookie session at Miami, running competitively with Nissan despite the series’ notoriously unforgiving format. The 22-year-old held her own against heavyweight rookies including F2 champion Théo Pourchaire and F3 winner Dennis Hauger, staying within four to five tenths in the lower 300kW power mode.
• While juggling her second GB3 season with Rodin Motorsport, PULLING highlighted Formula E’s brutal “cut-throat” nature where drivers get minimal practice time and just one qualifying lap during Duels. Her preparation with Nissan’s advanced Dynisma simulator paid dividends as she felt immediately comfortable in the car, showcasing the value of proper development programs for rising female talent.
• Despite a late-session mistake that damaged her tires and cost her crucial qualifying simulation laps, PULLING’s performance demonstrated she is among elite company. Her ability to seamlessly transition between championship formats while maintaining competitive pace proves that F1 Academy winners are ready for motorsport’s biggest stages when given proper opportunities and support.

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