Team Manager Camilla Colombo reflects on PREMA Racing's success, as they fended off Rodin Motorsport to retain the Teams' title.

It all came down to those last few laps around the Yas Marina Circuit as PREMA Racing were crowned Teams’ Champions for the second consecutive season.

Facing stiff competition from Rodin Motorsport throughout the 2024 campaign, the Italian team’s defence didn’t go all their own way. Crucially, Maya Weug’s maiden victory in Race 3 alongside Tina Hausmann and Doriane Pin’s top five finishes were enough for them to retain the title by 40 points.


‘I never thought to win until the last lap’ – Colombo hails PREMA Racing’s resilience as recipe for Teams’ title defence

Drawing her F1 ACADEMY journey to a close, the 2024 Champion talked us through an emotional final weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

Always putting her heart and soul into everything she does on track, Abbi Pulling wasn’t taking anything for granted in her final F1 ACADEMY weekend. 
Despite sweeping the board in Qualifying, the 2024 Champion had a fight on her hands to stay there in Abu Dhabi. Battling with the likes of Chloe Chambers, Maya Weug and Hamda Al Qubaisi over the top step, Pulling showed what she’s worth by never finishing off the podium across all 14 races.
Talking us through her last sessions in the series, the Alpine driver reflected on an emotional record-breaking weekend as she sought to reward Rodin Motorsport with the Teams’ title and gave thanks to all those who have helped her write her success story this season.


Abbi Pulling’s Yas Marina Weekend Round-Up: One last chance to shine

Maya Weug debriefs her first single-seater and F1 ACADEMY win, as the Ferrari driver ends the season on a high in Yas Marina. 

Ferrari's Maya Weug debriefs her first single-seater and F1 ACADEMY win, as she ends the season on a high in Yas Marina. 


'It was a mind game' - Weug reflects on her sensational first F1 ACADEMY victory in Yas Marina

Jessica Edgar handed time penalty following Race 3 in Yas Marina

Maya Weug ended the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season on a high, as she took her maiden win in Yas Marina to help PREMA Racing clinch the Teams’ title.

Ferrari’s Maya Weug ended the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season on a high, as she took a maiden win in Yas Marina to help PREMA Racing clinch the Teams’ title for the second consecutive season.

RACE 3: Weug takes maiden F1 ACADEMY win to secure PREMA back-to-back Teams' titles in thrilling final race at Yas Marina 

Chloe Chambers is targeting victory in the final race of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season as she looks to end her debut campaign on a high.

Chloe Chambers is targeting victory in the final race of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season as she looks to end her debut campaign on a high.
The Haas driver achieved her fourth podium finish of the year at the Yas Marina Circuit in Race 2 – coming home second behind winner and 2024 champion Abbi Pulling – though it was a day of mixed fortunes for the American.

Chambers hoping to have ‘good shot’ at victory in Race 3 after securing fourth podium of 2024 in Abu Dhabi

Amna Al Qubaisi and Lola Lovinfosse penalised following Yas Marina Race 2

Abbi Pulling took her second win of the day, as she navigated a close fight with Chloe Chambers to achieve her ninth F1 ACADEMY victory this season. 

Alpine's Abbi Pulling took her second win of the day in Yas Marina, as she navigated a close fight with the Haas of Chloe Chambers to achieve her ninth F1 ACADEMY victory this season. 

RACE 2: Pulling secures another victory in Yas Marina as she comes out on top in battle with Chambers

Abbi Pulling secured her fifth clean sweep of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season, regaining the lead after losing the lead from pole on the opening lap.

RACE 1: Alpine's Abbi Pulling adds to her incredible victory tally in Yas Marina after drama on opening lap for Chloe Chambers.

RACE 1: Pulling claims record-breaking eighth win in Yas Marina after Lap 1 drama for Chambers

Hamda Al Qubaisi managed a brilliant Qualifying session in Yas Marina, and will start on the second row of the grid for all three races this weekend.

After a year of consistent point-scoring for Hamda Al Qubaisi, the Red Bull Racing driver has her sights set on something bigger as she lines up on the second row of the grid for the final three races of the F1 ACADEMY season.__
The 22-year-old Emirati gave the home crowd something to celebrate, as she shot to the top of the timing during the final few minutes of Qualifying before having to settle for third at the chequered flag.

Hamda Al Qubaisi motivated to push onwards in the podium fight as she targets win on her final F1 ACADEMY weekend

Alpine’s Abbi Pulling managed to secure all three F1 ACADEMY pole positions in Yas Marina, as she aims to end her final season on a high. 

Alpine's Abbi Pulling continued her incredible run of form this season for Rodin Motorsport, as she sealed all three pole positions in a dominant display in Yas Marina. 

QUALIFYING: Pulling sweeps all three pole positions in Abu Dhabi as Chambers joins her on the front row

After topping Practice in Yas Marina, Chloe Chambers is confident she can keep up her top three fight ahead of the toughest Qualifying of the season.

There was no better way for Chloe Chambers to kick of the final round of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season than by topping a session for the first time, outside of her Barcelona Race 2 win.
A late burst with three minutes to go in Practice promoted the Haas driver to the top of the timing sheet with a 1:56.175. Less than two tenths covered the top four, with her finishing ahead of Abbi Pulling, Doriane Pin and Hamda Al Qubaisi. 

Chambers plotting plan of attack for switched-up Qualifying after setting the pace in Yas Marina Practice

Chloe Chambers stamped her mark on the final Practice session of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season, topping the times ahead of Abbi Pulling and Doriane Pin.

Chloe Chambers stamped her mark on the final Practice session of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season, getting it off to the perfect start by pipping Alpine driver Abbi Pulling and Mercedes’ Doriane Pin to the top spot. 
Less than two tenths separated the top four, as the Haas driver went quickest on a 1:56.175 with three minutes left on the clock. Pulling finished 0.138s back in second, whilst Pin moved ahead of Hamda Al Qubaisi to seal third at the chequered flag.

PRACTICE: Chambers goes fastest in final 2024 Practice around Yas Marina

On the eve of her final F1 ACADEMY weekend, Amna Al Qubaisi is preparing for one last hurrah and inspire fellow young women to pursue their dreams.

On the eve of her final F1 ACADEMY weekend, Amna Al Qubaisi is preparing for one last hurrah to show fellow Emirati women and girls that they can pursue their dreams.

‘A phenomenal farewell’ – Amna Al Qubaisi hoping to keep inspiring young women on home soil in Abu Dhabi

Let’s take a look at all the topics that’ll keep you entertained across Round 7 at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

It all comes down to this! With six rounds down, the action-packed F1 ACADEMY season draws to a close in Abu Dhabi.
The Yas Marina Circuit plays host to the last dance of 2024 and with the final points to play for, let’s take a look at all the topics that’ll keep you entertained across Round 7.

Yas Marina Preview: Talking points ahead of Round 7

F1 ACADEMY announces a partnership with Away which will see the leading luggage brand support Logan Hannah as the Wild Card Entry for Round 7.

F1 ACADEMY has today announced a partnership with Away which will see the leading luggage brand support Scottish driver Logan Hannah, who joins the grid as the Wild Card Entry for the final round of the season in Abu Dhabi. 

F1 ACADEMY partners with Away to support Wild Card entry Logan Hannah at final round of the season in Abu Dhabi

Following the cancellation of Round 6's Race 2 in Lusail, F1 ACADEMY have confirmed that a third race will be added to the schedule for Round 7.

Following the cancellation of Round 6's Race 2 in Lusail on Sunday afternoon, F1 ACADEMY have confirmed that a third race will be added to the schedule for the final round of the 2024 season in Yas Marina.

Third race added to F1 ACADEMY Round 7 in Yas Marina

The Alpine driver went six for six as she swept the board on the final day of F1 ACADEMY’s in-season test in Abu Dhabi.

Abbi Pulling went six for six as she swept the board on the final day of F1 ACADEMY’s in-season test in Abu Dhabi.
In the quicker of the two sessions, the Alpine driver recorded a 1:56.526 in the morning, putting her two tenths clear of Doriane Pin and Hamda Al Qubaisi. Her form was maintained into the afternoon, clocking in a 1:56.778 to conclude running at the Yas Marina Circuit.


Pulling finishes Abu Dhabi in-season testing on top on Day 3

Despite earning the second-fastest time on Day 2 of the in-season test in Abu Dhabi, the Tommy Hilfiger driver believes there’s still time to find.

She might have earned the second-fastest time on Day 2 of the in-season test in Abu Dhabi, but Nerea Martí believes there’s still time to find.
With her run plan focused on shorter Qualifying simulations, the Tommy Hilfiger driver led the way at the halfway mark and built on that pace — ending the day with a 1:57.118, three tenths off pace-setter Abbi Pulling.


Martí still searching for improvement after strong Day 2 pace

The Alpine driver picked up where she left off after Day 1, continuing to set the pace across the second day of running at the Yas Marina Circuit.

Abbi Pulling picked up where she left off after Day 1, continuing to set the pace across the second day of running at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Taking the P1 spot in both sessions, the Alpine driver set the best time of the morning on a 1:57.235 and followed that up with a quicker effort in the afternoon on a 1:56.746

Pulling ends Day 2 of in-season testing fastest once more around Abu Dhabi

Pulling hit the ground running by topping both sessions on Day 1 of testing around the Yas Marina Circuit.

Abbi Pulling was the driver to beat on Day 1 of in-season testing, hitting the ground running by topping both the first morning and afternoon sessions around the Yas Marina Circuit.
Despite it being her debut appearance at the Abu Dhabi track, Pulling quickly found her feet. The Alpine driver went quickest in the morning on a 1:57.630 and followed that up with a 1:56.505 late on in the afternoon.

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