F1 Academy says its goodbyes in Yas Marina with an added race, exciting battles and Abbi Pulling as the new Champion.<\/p>\n
The second edition of F1 Academy joined Formula 1 for 2024’s last ride in Abu Dhabi. All the drivers lined up for three races this weekend in Yas Island.<\/p>\n
The sixth round of the season in Qatar<\/a> saw Abbi Pulling confirming her dominance in the series with the British driver being named 2024 champion after winning Race 1.<\/p>\n However, the following race was deleted as the repairing of the barriers damaged by a Porsche took longer than anticipated.<\/p>\n So, in the Emirates, Susie Wolff\u2019s girls had one more race to go, with a third race added to the Abu Dhabi schedule.<\/p>\n The fight for the Championship was still on, with Maya Weug and Doriane Pin fighting for second place.<\/p>\n But all eyes were on Abbi Pulling, waiting for her to re-confirm her Title.<\/p>\n On Saturday morning, F1 Academy<\/a> was on the track for Race 1, anticipated to fit the added race in the afternoon.<\/p>\n At lights out, Chloe Chambers overtook Pulling, but she lost control of her car and spun. The American then received a five-second penalty for unsafe entry back onto the track.<\/p>\n In the meantime, Pin climbed from the fifth to the third position, fighting against Emely De Heus.<\/p>\n Maya Weug and Nerea Marti went wheel to wheel for sixth position, but the Ferrari liveried car struggled on the track.<\/p>\n Another fight was happening behind for the final spot in the point zone.<\/p>\n The duel was between Lola Lovinfosse, Tina Hausmann, Chloe Chambers and Aurelia Nobles. The Aston Martin liveried car had the upper hand, but Hausmann made contact with Lovinfosse, receiving a penalty.<\/p>\n In the last four laps, Pin got closer to Hamda Al Qubaisi but was unable to make a move stick.<\/p>\n Al Qubaisi had an incredible race. finishing on the podium, and the same can be said for her sister Amna in P8. The two became the first Emiratis to score points on home soil<\/a> after their father 13 years ago.<\/p>\n Abbi Pulling<\/a> won her eighth race in the season, confirming her Title. This represented a new record of wins in the series.<\/p>\n Race 1 results:<\/strong><\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>: 2025 F1 Academy Lineup: Lia Block Re-signs with Williams<\/a><\/p>\n At the start of Race 2, Abbi Pulling defended with force on Chambers. They fought for the whole first lap until the Haas driver managed to take the first position capitalising from Pulling\u2019s blockage.<\/p>\n The battle between Lola Lovinfosse and Carrie Schreiner resulted in contact between the two, with the Sauber retiring. The French driver received a ten-second penalty for the collision.<\/p>\n But the real show was at the front with Pulling and Chambers. The Alpine liveried Rodin was 8 seconds behind and was fighting hard to gain her 9th race win.<\/p>\n Behind her, Hamda Al Qubaisi confirmed her good race pace. Behind the RB liveried car was Doriane Pin.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, the other Al Qubaisi sister, Amna, was slapped with a ten-second penalty for overtaking outside the track. This compromised her whole race despite her good pace.<\/p>\n Another driver received a penalty Lia Block<\/a> for a false start while Weug and Marti kept fighting just like in the first race.<\/p>\n Out front, Abbi Pulling was able to overtake the Haas liveried Campos thanks to Chambers\u2019 mistake and became the new leader of the race.<\/p>\n After Lovinfosse\u2019s crash in the barriers, the race ended under Safety Car. Pulling set a new record for victories in F1 Academy, a record that was first set by 2023 champion Marta Garcia.<\/p>\n YOU MAY ASLO LIKE<\/strong>: Nissan-Powered Teams Face Overpower Challenge in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/a><\/p>\nBroken records<\/h4>\n
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Extended records<\/h4>\n
Race 2 results:<\/h4>\n
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Curtains closed<\/h4>\n