{"id":27331,"date":"2024-12-13T03:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T08:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/?p=27331"},"modified":"2024-12-12T15:50:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T20:50:16","slug":"2024-f1-academy-season-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/12\/13\/2024-f1-academy-season-review\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 F1 Academy Season Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As Last Word On Sports looks back on 2024, we look to the 2024 F1 Academy Season, which made history and crowned Abbi Pulling as its Champion.<\/p>\n<h2>A Season of Domination and Successful Change<\/h2>\n<p>The 2024 F1 Academy season delivered thrilling racing, emerging talent, and a title fight that saw <a href=\"https:\/\/www.formula1.com\/en\/latest\/article\/f1-academy-pulling-claims-record-breaking-eighth-win-in-yas-marina-after-lap.2iLI95kL8KylomfTmRG6DO\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one driver dominate<\/a>, cementing its position as a key platform for developing future women in motorsport.<\/p>\n<p>Spanning seven rounds across iconic circuits alongside F1, the season highlighted the skills of 15 talented drivers while showcasing the excitement that fans have come to expect.<\/p>\n<h4>Team and Driver Changes<\/h4>\n<p>After a change in ownership, Rodin Motorsport re-joined the Championship as the rebranded iteration of Rodin Carlin.<\/p>\n<p>Prema Racing introduced a new line-up, featuring Mercedes Junior Team driver Doriane Pin, Ferrari Driver Academy member Maya Weug, and Aston Martin representative Tina Hausmann.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Champions! \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n<p>PREMA Racing takes the top spot in the F1 Academy 2024 Team Standings! <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/F1Academy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#F1Academy<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AbuDhabiGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AbuDhabiGP<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bVaE2GhwsW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/bVaE2GhwsW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 F1 Academy (@f1academy) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/f1academy\/status\/1865700988545360173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 8, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>These changes followed the graduation of 2023 Champion Marta Garc\u00eda to the Formula Regional European Championship, Chloe Chong&#8217;s move to British F4, and Bianca Bustamante&#8217;s switch to ART Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Megan Gilkes announced her retirement from professional racing, leaving Rodin Motorsport to welcome Lola Lovinfosse from Campos Racing.<\/p>\n<p>ART Grand Prix also changed, with L\u00e9na B\u00fchler advancing to the Formula Regional European Championship and Bustamante joining as part of McLaren&#8217;s Driver Development Programme. Lia Block and Aurelia Nobels rounded out ART&#8217;s new team.<\/p>\n<p>Campos Racing replaced Lovinfosse and Maite C\u00e1ceres with Carrie Schreiner from ART and Haas&#8217;s young driver Chloe Chambers.<\/p>\n<p>Here is how the teams fared in 2024:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">After a season-long battle, PREMA Racing take the Teams&#8217; Title! \u2b50\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>Here are the final Team Standings after an epic season finale in Abu Dhabi! \ud83c\udfc6 <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/F1Academy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#F1Academy<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AbuDhabiGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AbuDhabiGP<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MwURd5b5TM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/MwURd5b5TM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 F1 Academy (@f1academy) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/f1academy\/status\/1865773331909132649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 8, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Prema retained their Team Championship.<\/p>\n<h4>Introduction of the Wild Card<\/h4>\n<p>The introduction of Wild Card entries added another element to the series&#8217; focus on expanding the female talent pool in motorsport.<\/p>\n<p>Drivers such as Reema Juffali, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/11\/25\/2025-f1-academy-lineup-courtney-crone-to-haas\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Courtney Crone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/12\/04\/2025-f1-academy-lineup-nina-gademan-to-drive-for-alpine\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Nina Gademan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/11\/13\/2025-f1-academy-lineup-ella-lloyd-to-mclaren\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Ella Lloyd<\/a>, Alicia Palmowski, and Logan Hannah were introduced on a different race weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Crone (Haas), Gademan (Alpine), and Lloyd (McLaren) will each compete in the 2025 Championship. The initiative worked in terms of adding exposure to drivers who needed it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/12\/12\/2025-f1-academy-lineup-alisha-palmowski-returns-with-red-bull\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">2025 F1 Academy Lineup: Alisha Palmowski Returns with Red Bull<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Abbi Pulling&#8217;s Championship Triumph<\/h4>\n<p>Abbi Pulling emerged as the standout performer, dominating the championship. She presented a level of consistency unmatched by her rivals.<\/p>\n<p>Starting the season strongly in Jeddah, Pulling kept her momentum through Miami, Barcelona, Zandvoort, and Singapore, claiming a tally of race wins and pole positions. She holds the series record with nine wins.<\/p>\n<p>Pulling&#8217;s main challenges were Doriane Pin and Maya Weug, both of whom showed flashes of brilliance. However, they struggled to match Pulling&#8217;s consistency.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Here\u2019s how the overall Driver Standings look after the final showdown in Abu Dhabi! \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea<\/p>\n<p>What a season it\u2019s been! \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/F1Academy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#F1Academy<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AbuDhabiGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AbuDhabiGP<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9SaFPePl3Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/9SaFPePl3Z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 F1 Academy (@f1academy) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/f1academy\/status\/1865758236621873581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 8, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>New for 2024 was the addition of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.f1academy.com\/Latest\/4gzDmz5SSw8Dc3GhNQxxKi\/f1-academy-drivers-to-get-super-licence-points-and-wild-card-entries\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FIA Super Licence Points for the top five classified drivers<\/a>. Pulling received 10 Super Licence points, while Pin and Weug received seven and five points respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Three points were awarded to Nerea Mart\u00ed. Hamda Al Qubaisi received one point.<\/p>\n<h4>Season Highlights<\/h4>\n<h5>Jeddah: A Season Opener Full of Intrigue<\/h5>\n<p>The first round in Jeddah set the tone for the 2024 season. Pin\u2019s commanding performance in Race 1 was followed by a chaotic Race 2.<\/p>\n<p>A penalty for an unusual misjudgement at the chequered flag for Pin saw Pulling take her first win.<\/p>\n<p>This was the beginning of a title fight.<\/p>\n<p>Weug and Wild Card driver Juffali added to the spectacle with spirited drives and collisions that highlighted struggles on the street circuit.<\/p>\n<h5>Miami: Pulling in Control<\/h5>\n<p>At the Miami International Autodrome, Pulling stamped her authority with back-to-back wins, showcasing her ability to handle pressure and capitalise on rivals\u2019 mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>Notable performances from Chambers, who secured her first podium, and Bustamante, who recovered from setbacks to claim the fastest lap, hinted at a season rich with emerging talent.<\/p>\n<h5>Barcelona: European Beginnings<\/h5>\n<p>The European races began in Barcelona, where Pulling extended her winning streak.<\/p>\n<p>However, the weekend also marked a turning point for Chambers, who claimed her maiden victory in Race 2, the first for Haas.<\/p>\n<p>This circuit&#8217;s technical demands emphasised strategy and racecraft, with incidents involving Weug and Amna Al Qubaisi further heating the competition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>YOU MAY ALSO LIKE<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/12\/12\/premas-2024-f2-season-a-journey-of-highs-and-lows\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Prema\u2019s 2024 F2 Season: A Journey of Highs and Lows<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Zandvoort: Wet-Weather Masterclass<\/h5>\n<p>Adverse weather at Zandvoort tested the drivers\u2019 adaptability, with Pulling once again proving her prowess in tricky conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Pin redeemed herself in Race 2 with a flawless performance, reigniting her championship challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Gademan became the first wildcard to score points, a testament to the series\u2019 inclusivity and opportunities for local talent.<\/p>\n<h5>Singapore<\/h5>\n<p>Pulling demonstrated unwavering dominance, taking both victories. It seemed nothing could stop the Briton.<\/p>\n<p>Pin faced challenges with penalties but remained a contender in the title race.<\/p>\n<h5>Qatar<\/h5>\n<p>Pin triumphed in Race 1. This win was not enough to prevent Pulling from securing enough points to become the 2024 Champion.<\/p>\n<p>However, the cancellation of Race 2 due to barrier repairs highlighted the logistical challenges of the series.<\/p>\n<p>F2 and F1 went ahead as planned and a third race was added to the F1 Academy Abu Dhabi schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Pulling&#8217;s Championship was stripped of her due to the points available for Pin in the final three races.<\/p>\n<h5>Abu Dhabi<\/h5>\n<p>The Drivers&#8217; title was already decided after Qualifying after Pulling put her car on pole for all three races. As a result, the final round&#8217;s focus shifted to the team battles.<\/p>\n<p>While Pulling won Race 1 and 2, Weug&#8217;s maiden victory in Race 3 secured the Teams&#8217; Championship for Prema, concluding the season on a high note.<\/p>\n<h4>Looking Ahead to 2025<\/h4>\n<p>The 2024 F1 Academy Season underlined the series&#8217; growing prominence in motorsport.<\/p>\n<p>Abbi Pulling&#8217;s dominance earned her the championship title, while Maya Weug, Doriane Pin, and Chloe Chambers offered glimpses of the future.<\/p>\n<p>The introduction of Wild Card entries and FIA Super Licence points positioned the series as essential to F1&#8217;s ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>With a mix of emerging talents and competitive action, F1 Academy continues to inspire and elevate women in motorsport.<\/p>\n<p>Long may <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2023\/12\/06\/get-to-know-f1-academys-susie-wolff\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Susie Wolff<\/a> continue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ NEXT<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/12\/12\/how-did-abbi-pulling-become-the-2024-f1-academy-champion\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">How Did Abbi Pulling Become the 2024 F1 Academy Champion?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Last Word On Sports looks back on 2024, we look to the 2024 F1 Academy Season, which made history and crowned Abbi Pulling as its Champion. 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