Career Spotlight: Jodie Kemp, PR and Commercial Manager at Rodin Motorsport

SHORTS: Career Spotlight: Jodie Kemp

SHORTS: Career Spotlight: Jodie Kemp, PR and Commercial Manager at Rodin Motorsport

Abbi Pulling looks back on her F1 ACADEMY journey

SHORTS: Abbi Pulling looks back on her F1 ACADEMY journey

2024 Winners celebrate at the Autosport Awards

SHORTS: 2024 Winners celebrate at Autosport Awards

SHORTS: 2024 Winners celebrate at the Autosport Awards

SHORTS: Abbi's Secrets to Success

SHORTS: Abbi Pulling's Secrets to Success

Maya Weug was the driver to beat on final day of in-season testing in Jeddah, setting a 2:05.405 to finish a tenth ahead of Chloe Chambers. 

Maya Weug was the driver to beat on the third and final day of in-season testing in Jeddah. The Ferrari driver made the most of the final minutes of running, setting a 2:05.405 to finish a tenth ahead of Chloe Chambers, who earned back-to-back P2 finishes.

Weug ends Day 3 top of the timesheets in Jeddah in-season testing 

Alisha Palmowski put a rookie to the top of the timing sheets once again, as the Red Bull Racing driver led the way on Day 2 in Jeddah.

Alisha Palmowski put a rookie to the top of the timing sheets once again, as the Red Bull Racing driver led the way on Day 2 of in-season testing in Jeddah.
Recording a 2:05.040 in the opening session, Palmowski pipped Maya Weug to the quickest time of the day by 0.041s. However, the situation would reverse in the evening running, with the Ferrari driver’s 2:05.330 beating the Briton by four thousandths. 

Palmowski sets the pace on Day 2 of Jeddah in-season test

Ella Lloyd was in fine form on her first visit to the Jeddah as the McLaren driver led the field on the first day of in-season testing.

Ella Lloyd was in fine form on her first visit to the Jeddah as the McLaren driver led the field on the first day of in-season testing in Saudi Arabia.

Lloyd quickest on opening day of Jeddah in-season testing

Seizing the lead at the start, the Mercedes driver controlled a Safety Car restart before escaping two seconds clear of Maya Weug behind.

Once Doriane Pin took the lead of Race 2, nobody could catch the Mercedes driver. Seizing the lead at the start, she controlled a Safety Car restart before escaping two seconds clear of Maya Weug behind.
The Ferrari driver secured her second podium of the weekend, with Red Bull Ford’s Chloe Chambers also doing the double after a late gamble on a move past Alba Larsen.


RACE 2: Pin charges to dominant victory in Shanghai ahead of Weug

Palmowski held firm in a drag race to the line, keeping teammate Chambers at bay for a Campos Racing 1-2 finish. 

Alisha Palmowski held firm in a drag race to the line to secure her first victory in F1 ACADEMY, keeping teammate Chloe Chambers at bay for a Campos Racing 1-2 finish. 
Reverse pole-sitter Nina Gademan overcame three Safety Car restarts in the lead, until an issue on the penultimate lap forced the Alpine driver out of the running. Promoted to the front, Red Bull Racing’s Palmowski resisted the pressure from Chambers, whilst Maya Weug made her way up to third.  

RACE 1: Palmowski claims maiden victory in Shanghai after penultimate lap heartbreak for Gademan 

Maya Weug got her 2025 campaign off to the perfect start, claiming her first pole position in F1 ACADEMY by over four tenths to Doriane Pin.

Maya Weug got her 2025 campaign off to the perfect start, claiming her first pole position in F1 ACADEMY by over four tenths to Doriane Pin.
In a league of her own from the early stages, Weug was untouchable at the top of the timing sheets, extending her personal bests to an unbeatable 2:03.379. Pin had to settle for second, with third-place Alba Larsen shining in her maiden Qualifying session.


QUALIFYING: Weug untouchable as she claims first F1 ACADEMY pole in Shanghai

Doriane Pin started the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season as she means to go on, going quickest in the only Free Practice at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Doriane Pin started the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season as she means to go on, going quickest in the only Free Practice around the Shanghai International Circuit.
The Mercedes driver made a strong start to the opening Practice session of the year, sealing the top spot on her final attempt with a 2:04.198. It was a 1-2 finish for PREMA Racing with Aston Martin’s Tina Hausmann less than a tenth behind in second while Chloe Chambers completed the top three for Red Bull Ford. 

PRACTICE: Pin makes fast start in Shanghai opener

The Mercedes driver was to beat across the three days of pre-season testing around the Shanghai International Circuit.

Doriane Pin was the driver to beat across the three days of pre-season testing around the Shanghai International Circuit.
Ferrari’s Maya Weug was the quickest to get up to speed in the opening morning session as she began to familiarise herself with the Chinese track. However, she was pipped to the post  in the afternoon, with Mercedes driver Pin clocking in 2:03.046 to finish less than a tenth ahead of the Dutch driver.


Pin sets the pace across Shanghai pre-season testing

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 

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

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

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

Alpine’s Abbi Pulling has sealed the F1 ACADEMY title in Lusail, despite Doriane Pin putting in a dominant display to win her third race of the year.

Alpine’s Abbi Pulling has sealed the F1 ACADEMY title in Lusail, despite Doriane Pin putting in a dominant display to win her third race of the season. 

RACE 1: Pulling secures Drivers' title as Pin takes dominant victory in Lusail

Pin secured her fourth and fifth pole positions of the season, as the Mercedes driver continued her strong run of form around the Lusail circuit. 

Doriane Pin secured her fourth and fifth pole positions of the season, as the Mercedes driver continued her strong run of form around the Lusail circuit. 

QUALIFYING: Pin grabs double pole positions in Qatar ahead of Weug and Pulling

Doriane Pin made it two-for-two in the second Free Practice in Lusail, edging ahead of title rival Abbi Pulling at the chequered flag.

Doriane Pin made it two-for-two in the second Free Practice in Lusail, edging ahead of title rival Abbi Pulling at the chequered flag. It was a closely-fought session, with the top three separated by only 0.142s as Wild Card driver Alisha Palmowski made her mark in third.


PRACTICE 2: Pin doubles up in second Lusail Practice as she clocks fastest time ahead of Pulling

PREMA Racing’s Doriane Pin kept her title dream alive, as she topped the first session around Lusail. 

Doriane Pin's dream of keeping her title hopes alive got off to an ideal start as the PREMA Racing star topped the first practice session around Lusail.

PRACTICE 1: Pin top of the timesheets ahead of Pulling in Lusail opener 

Our F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE supported karters were back in action over the weekend for Round 5 of COTFA in the United Arab Emirates.

Our F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE supported karters were back in action over the weekend for Round 5 of the 2024 Champions of the Future Academy Programme in the United Arab Emirates.
Tasting success and showing unwavering determination around the Al Ain Raceway, Luna Fluxa Cross continued her battle for the title whilst Sara Matsui also showed her speed in the OK-N Senior category.


Champions of the Future Academy Round 5 Recap: Fighting to the front

Pin ended the final day of in-season testing on top, going quickest in the last session of running around the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar.

Doriane Pin ended the final day of in-season testing on top, going quickest in the last session of running around the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar.
In the morning, the honours went to Abbi Pulling, whose 1:56.769 narrowly edged her ahead of Pin by 0.054s with Hamda Al Qubaisi a further tenth behind in third.
The margins were even tighter in the afternoon with 0.049s separating the top three of Pin, Hamda Al Qubaisi and Pulling. 

Pin fastest of all on final day of Qatar testing

There was a familiar name at the head of the order, as Pin set the fastest time for the second consecutive day at Qatar’s in-season test.

There was a familiar name at the head of the order, as Doriane Pin set the fastest time for the second consecutive day at Qatar’s in-season test.
In the quicker of the two sessions around the Lusail International Circuit, the Mercedes driver was the one to beat, eventually setting a 1:57.177 to finish four tenths ahead of Abbi Pulling.
However, it was her title rival who led the afternoon running, as the Alpine driver’s 1:57.183 narrowly edged out Maya Weug and Pin by four hundredths. 


Pin goes quickest once again on Day 2 in Qatar

The Mercedes driver put together a strong performance on Day 1 of in-season testing around the Lusail International Circuit.

Doriane Pin put together a strong performance on Day 1 of in-season testing around the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar.
The Mercedes driver closed out the afternoon session in style, topping the timing sheets with a 1:56.848 to outpace the field by almost three tenths.

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