British star celebrates EMOTIONAL championship success at Qatar Grand Prix

British racing star Abbi Pulling has claimed the 2024 F1 Academy title at the Qatar Grand Prix in an emotional result for the Alpine backed driver.

Pulling has dominated the 2024 season, winning seven races and has maintained a healthy gap to nearest championship rival Doriane Pin at the top of the standings.

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However, it was Pin who won in Qatar, where Pulling finished P2 which was enough to claim her first title in the series.

Ferrari backed-star Maya Weug completed the podium in third, after losing second to Pulling on the opening lap of the race.

Abbi Pulling becomes 2024 F1 Academy champion

As a result of Pulling's title win in Qatar, she will receive a fully funded seat with Rodin Motorsport in GB3 for the 2025 season, alongside 20 days of testing with the team.

F1 Academy entered its second year of competition, and this year accompanied F1 for seven races on the calendar.

The series has enjoyed unprecedented visibility in 2024, thanks to the backing of all 10 F1 teams, and the introduction of big name sponsors such as makeup brand Charlotte Tilbury.

Pulling delivered an emotional message over team radio following her championship victory at Lusail, where she celebrated her success in tears.

"Thank you so much to every single person. My family, my dad... I'm so happy!" she said.

ABBI PULLING, YOU ARE THE 2024 @f1academy CHAMPIONNNNNNN 👑 pic.twitter.com/mu9XgHcnfp

— BWT Alpine Formula One Team (@AlpineF1Team) November 30, 2024

F1 Academy will feature a second race on Sunday at the Qatar GP, and will return for the last grand prix of the season in Abu Dhabi.

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