Britain's Abbi Pulling won both Saturday's F1 Academy races in Abu Dhabi as she continues to dominate after sealing the 2024 title.
Taking pole position converted to victory twice, despite losing the lead on the opening lap to Chloe Chambers in both races, to set a new record of nine wins in a season.
The 21-year-old won the F1 Academy title for the second time in a week on Friday after an extra race in Abu Dhabi indirectly took the championship away from Pulling, which she had originally won in Qatar.
Her main rival for the title, Doriane Pin, was unable to take all three pole positions to keep the championship alive, so Pulling was able to race without any pressure for the title.
In the first race, Chambers got the better of Pulling, but spun at turn eight and rejoined the track in a dangerous manner.
Pulling continued to dominate the rest of the race as Hamda Al Qubaisi held off Doriane Pin in the battle for second place.
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After being crowned F1 Academy champion for the second time in a week, Abbi Pulling says her ultimate goal is to reach Formula 1 in the future.
In the second race, Chambers regained the lead, this time on the descent to turn eight, which set up one of the best races of the year.
A four-way battle between Chambers, Pulling, Al Qubaisi and Pin played out over the remaining 13 laps. Midway through the race, Pulling made a big move into turn 13 and powered his way to victory as Chambers took second ahead of Al Qubaisi.
The final F1 Academy race of 2024 will take place on Sunday morning at 7:10am – live on Sky Sports F1.
Sky Sports F1 Abu Dhabi GP Live Schedule
Sunday December 8
7:10 a.m.: Third race of the F1 Academy
9:20 a.m.: F2 featured race
11:30 a.m.: Grand Prix Sunday: preparation for the Abu Dhabi GP
1 p.m.: The ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
3:00 p.m.: Checkered flag: reaction from the Abu Dhabi GP
4 p.m.: Ted’s notebook
*also live on Sky Sports Main Event
Watch the final race of the 2024 Formula 1 season – the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – live on Sky Sports F1, with Sunday's race at 1pm. Get Sky Sports F1 or stream with NOW
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