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“Sports Is Changing as a Whole”- Abbi Pulling on Being a Role Model for Women in Motorsports and F1 Academy’s Growth

Somin Bhattacharjee
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“Sports Is Changing as a Whole”- Abbi Pulling on Being a Role Model for Women in Motorsports and F1 Academy’s Growth

Abbi Pulling made history by becoming the first female driver to ever be contracted to Alpine, and while that isn’t something on the top of her head, she acknowledges that it is a good time for women in motorsports. From more visibility to greater participation, the signs are good for a new generation of young female stars.

Earlier this year, Pulling appeared for an interview with Talia Lazarus of On Track GP. Discussing about being a role model to younger women who want to excel in a field that has been traditionally dominated by men, Pulling said,

“It’s amazing to be a female role model to the younger girls coming into the sport. I think that’s really special because I didn’t really have that [female role model] when I was their age.” 

Pulling is happy to pass on the knowledge she has to younger generations. The 21-year-old then added, “I say sports, in general, is changing a lot“.

More people are talking about women in sports (motorsports in particular) off-camera. And a lot of it has to do with F1 Academy’s growth. The series, headed by Susie Wolff, has taken off and Pulling is currently competing for the Championship.

Abbi Pulling’s incredible performance at F1 Academy’s Miami round

The second round of the 2024 F1 Academy season saw the young talented drivers travel to Miami. Abbi Pulling, one of the Title contenders, made sure to grab a huge advantage for both races.

In F1 Academy, for the first race, the driver getting the fastest lap time starts P1, and the one with the second-fastest time starts the second race from pole.

Since Pulling had both the fastest and second fastest lap on Saturday, she was due to start both races from the pole position. Race one already took place on Saturday and Pulling emerged victorious. Now, the Briton will be hoping to follow suit in race two, due to take place on Sunday.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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