After testing in Valencia, Abbi Pulling is aiming for a Formula E seat: "It's the ultimate goal."

Soon the return of women to Formula E Abbi Pulling hopes to be the fourth woman to race in the FIA's electric category. Following the Formula E all-female test day in Valencia, the Briton reaffirmed her ambition to secure a full-time seat in the series. Formula E is something really appealing, and I would like to become a driver in this category one day. she said. It's a world championship. It's the pinnacle. »

« With Nissan, we haven't yet discussed the future in such a long term.However, the young woman added a caveat. We are working together so that I can gain experience and continue to improve, opening up this possibility if I manage to perform well."

Announced as a simulator driver for Nissan in June, the champion of F1 Academy has since participated in the Season 11 Rookie Test in Berlin in July and then in the FE Women's Test Day for the second consecutive year. Being more involved behind the scenes [at Nissan] is truly valuable, acknowledged Abbi PullingAnd of course, trials like this allow you to build relationships and develop potential partnerships with everyone. For me, that's how it was with Nissan, and I learned a lot working with them. It's a large-scale operation. »

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A promising collaboration with Nissan

Since joining the Japanese team, Abbi Pulling has been training relentlessly to one day join the electric category. For now, I'm just a simulator pilot and in the Rookie Testshe explained. I am constantly learning, by training a lot in running techniques. »

« Even if [some races] don't allow you to achieve good ranking results, they are important to ensure you can recover sufficiently, while still being able to push your limits and maintain your momentum. "specified the British woman.

In 2024, Formula E held an all-female first day of testing, which Abbi Pulling dominated. While last year the women were given three hours of track time, they benefited from twice that amount this year. In 2025, however, the reigning F1 Academy champion only managed the second-fastest time in the test, 0.064 seconds behind American Chloe Chambers (1:22.767).

The first woman in the mixed Rookie Test, Abbi Pulling, had recorded the 17th^e time ahead of Jamie Chadwick, Bianca Bustamante and Ella Lloyd, the three other women competing. It should be noted that the Gen3 car tested in Berlin and Valencia does not have power steering, while the Gen4, planned for the 2026-2027 season, will be equipped with it. For Ian James, director of McLaren FE, this development could be a game-changer. I am convinced that there will be a female driver on the Gen4 starting grid. " he declared in June.

Tenth in the GB3 championship with Rodin Motorsport and first female finisher, Abbi Pulling already shows solid potential in carA promising trajectory that certainly reinforces Nissan's confidence in their protégé.