Abbi Pulling Responds to Max Verstappen’s Criticism of F1 Academy Series

Abbi Pulling, the current leader of the F1 Academy championship, has hit back at triple F1 champion Max Verstappen’s criticism of the all-female series. Verstappen had expressed doubts about the level of competition in the championship, claiming that the cars were too slow and there was no clear next step for the drivers.

In response to Verstappen’s comments, Pulling highlighted the success of last year’s champion, Marta Garcia, who has moved up to the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) this year with the Prema Racing team. Pulling emphasized that the championship winner receives a fully-funded seat in a higher-level series, showing that there is indeed a clear progression path for the drivers in the F1 Academy.

Pulling, who currently leads the F1 Academy standings, expressed her disagreement with Verstappen’s views, stating that she believes winning the championship should lead to even greater opportunities for the drivers. The 21-year-old British racing star is focused on continuing her success in the championship and is aiming for more victories in the upcoming races.

With the next pair of F1 Academy races set to take place at the Miami Grand Prix, Pulling is determined to maintain her lead in the championship and prove that the all-female series is a valuable platform for women in motorsport. As the competition heats up, fans can expect to see Pulling and her rivals battling it out on the track for the top spot in the F1 Academy standings.