Abbi Pulling
Formula racing // Gosberton, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
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Abbi Pulling, a British racing driver born on March 21, 2003, in Gosberton, Lincolnshire, has made a significant impact in the F1 Academy and British F4 Championship.
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Abbi Pulling is a rising British racing driver who made history as the first woman to win a race in the British F4 Championship and claimed the 2024 F1 Academy championship.
EARLY YEARS
Born in Lincolnshire, England in March 2003, Abbi was introduced to motorsports through her father, Andy Pulling, who competed in long-circuit endurance motorbikes. Her passion for racing ignited at age 8 when she began go-karting, often begging her father to take her to karting parties where she quickly demonstrated natural talent. By age 9, she started competing at the Trent Valley Kart Club, gradually progressing through the LGM Series, Super One Series, and Kartmasters British Grand Prix while balancing her education with weekend races.
EARLY SUCCESS
Pulling’s competitive karting career flourished as she won the British Championship in both 2017 and 2018. She then transitioned to car racing, spending two years in the Ginetta series where she showed promise with sixth-place finishes at Donington Park in both the Ginetta Junior Championship and Ginetta GT5 Challenge. Her single-seater journey began in the British F4 Championship, and by 2021, she had joined the W Series, replacing Gosia Rdest and finishing eighth at her Silverstone debut. Despite facing budget constraints that threatened her racing career, she persevered, eventually securing two podium finishes in the 2022 W Series and finishing fourth overall.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2020: Finished 6th in the F4 British Championship with four podiums[1].
- 2021: Had to withdraw from F4 British Championship due to budget constraints, finishing 14th with three podiums[1].
- 2022: Secured 4th place in W Series with two podium finishes[1][4].
- 2023: Became a full-time Alpine Academy member and earned seven podiums in F1 Academy, finishing 5th overall[1][4].
- 2024: Dominated F1 Academy championship with 9 wins, 10 pole positions, and 6 fastest laps[1][2].
- 2024: Made history as first female race winner in British F4 Championship at Brands Hatch, also scoring fastest lap[1][2].
- 2024: Topped the women’s test session in Formula E at Jarama[1].
REPUTATION
Pulling has established herself as one of motorsport’s brightest female talents, known for her exceptional driving skills and determination in the face of challenges. Her historic victory at Brands Hatch in the British F4 Championship demonstrated her ability to compete at the highest levels in mixed-gender racing series. As an Alpine junior and F1 Academy champion, she represents the new generation of female racers who are breaking barriers and creating pathways toward Formula 1, serving as an inspiration for young women interested in motorsport careers.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For 2025, Abbi has secured a fully funded seat in the GB3 Championship with Rodin Motorsport as a reward for winning the 2024 F1 Academy season[1]. With continued backing from Alpine Academy, she aims to progress through the motorsport ladder toward her ultimate goal of reaching Formula 1. Pulling believes that when a woman does break into F1, they will likely be more mature than the current trend of younger drivers entering the sport[3].
References:
Who is Abbi Pulling? An insight into the F1 Academy star
Abbi Pulling: 2024 F1 Academy Champion
Abbi Pulling – F1 Academy Racing Series
A true trailblazer: How Abbi Pulling is on the track to an F1 role
Who is Abbi Pulling? 21-year-old just won 2024 F1 Academy championship
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