The Glass Ceiling of Motorsport: Abbi Pulling's Unwavering Vision

In the fast-paced world of motorsport, 21-year-old Briton Abbi Pulling has made a name for herself by winning the title in the all-female F1 Academy. Despite her achievements so far, her goal is clear: the pinnacle of Formula 1. Pulling, a talent in the Alpine F1 Team's academy, faces a significant challenge, but she believes that time is on her side. Next year, she will take a funded seat with Rodin Motorsport in the British GB3 series. The ladder of her motorsport career continues through Formula Three to Formula Two before reaching her ultimate goal. Particularly, young drivers in their early twenties and late teenage years are currently advancing to Formula 1, and Pulling is determined to follow this trend. However, the challenge is not just about talent. The financial aspect of motorsport remains a significant barrier. Pulling highlights the importance of the F1 Academy in paving the way for talents like hers, who might otherwise be unable to advance due to financial hurdles. Her career nearly came to a halt when her engineer father's budget was exhausted in 2021. Thanks to support from the W Series and the F1 Academy, she was able to keep her dreams alive. In the male-dominated motorsport domain, Pulling emphasizes the need for increased support and stresses that initiatives to promote women in the sport are multiplying, especially with the growing popularity of Formula 1 and platforms like the Netflix series "Drive to Survive." She remains optimistic that with her talent and the support in the background, the path to the top can continue.