Abbi Pulling is a gifted female British racing driver determined to achieve success at the highest level, demonstrating that women can compete and win in motorsport.
She is a driver with clear ambition to reach Formula 1 and to score victories on equal merit.
Abbi started her racing journey at the age of eight with karting. She proceeded to have an extraordinary junior career, earning herself two British Championship titles alongside her studies and competition in numerous other series. Her success at the Open Championship mirrors that of former Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button.
After graduating to British Formula 4 and W Series – the all-female racing series – Abbi achieved multiple podiums and pole positions, gaining the attention of Alpine F1 Team, which competed in F1 with double world champion Fernando Alonso and race winner Esteban Ocon. Abbi earned a place on its prestigious driving Academy, giving her unrivalled access to top-flight F1 experts and a clear pathway to the upper levels of motorsport.
Abbi has already created waves by becoming the first woman to ever drive a Formula 1 car in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In 2024 Abbi is competing in the F1 Academy, a new series created by the FIA and Formula 1 to facilitate female participation in motorsport all the way to F1, alongside British F4 - both with Rodin Motorsport.
Coupled with strong support from BWT Alpine F1 Team, RODIN Cars and a growth mindset, Abbi’s path to the top lays before her!