ALICE POWELL and ABBI PULLING Make History as F1’s First All-Female Booth
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June 11, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- ALICE POWELL, 33, leads her first F1 commentary at Barcelona GP, fulfilling childhood dreams alongside her 20-year racing career spanning multiple categories.
- ABBI PULLING returns as analyst after winning 2024 F1 Academy championship, now competing in GB3 where she scored maiden victory at Spa-Francorchamps from pole.
- The 23-year-old PULLING also serves as Nissan’s rookie and simulator driver in Formula E while climbing single-seater ladder toward F1.
- Historic all-female booth emphasizes merit-based selection, with both commentators leveraging extensive racing experience and sport knowledge for BBC 5 Live coverage.
UPCOMING:
- Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix – June 27-29, 2026
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.bbc.co.uk
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