She is a driver with clear ambition to reach Formula 1 and to score victories on equal merit.
Abbi started her racing journey at the age of eight with karting. She proceeded to have an extraordinary junior career, earning herself two British Championship titles alongside her studies and competition in numerous other series. Her success at the Open Championship mirrors that of former Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button.
After graduating to British Formula 4 and W Series – the all-female racing series – Abbi achieved multiple podiums and pole positions, gaining the attention of Alpine F1 Team, which competed in F1 with double world champion Fernando Alonso and race winner Esteban Ocon. Abbi earned a place on its prestigious driving Academy, giving her unrivalled access to top-flight F1 experts and a clear pathway to the upper levels of motorsport.
Abbi has already created waves by becoming the first woman to ever drive a Formula 1 car in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In 2023 Abbi competed in the F1 Academy, a new series created by the FIA and Formula 1 to facilitate female participation in motorsport all the way to F1.
Coupled with strong support from Alpine F1 Team and a growth mindset, Abbi’s path to the top lays before her.
Abbi will run in a full BWT Alpine F1 Team liveried car for the F1 Academy season as she becomes one of the ten drivers who will be supported by the prestigious Formula One grid.
In the 2024 British F4 Championship, Abbi's campaign will be supported by RODIN Cars - where she will proudly use their livery throughout the season.
Abbi will run in a full BWT Alpine F1 Team liveried car for the F1 Academy season as she becomes one of the ten drivers who will be supported by the prestigious Formula One grid.
In the 2024 British F4 Championship, Abbi's campaign will be supported by RODIN Cars - where she will proudly use their livery throughout the season.
After excelling in the W Series, Abbi graduated to becoming an Alpine Academy Driver - alongside signing with RODIN Carlin for the maiden season of the newly formed F1 Academy Championship.
Abbi ended the season P5 overall in the Championship, after securing 7 Podiums, 4 Fastest Laps and 3 Pole Positions.
After excelling in the W Series, Abbi graduated to becoming an Alpine Academy Driver - alongside signing with RODIN Carlin for the maiden season of the newly formed F1 Academy Championship.
Abbi ended the season P5 overall in the Championship, after securing 7 Podiums, 4 Fastest Laps and 3 Pole Positions.
Over the season, Abbi was a regular front-runner, taking podiums at Silverstone and Barcelona, on her way to finishing P4 overall in the championship - as well as becoming an Alpine Affiliate Driver.
Over the season, Abbi was a regular front-runner, taking podiums at Silverstone and Barcelona, on her way to finishing P4 overall in the championship - as well as becoming an Alpine Affiliate Driver.
She made an instant impact, securing pole position at the Circuit of the Americas - taking a podium and finished the season P7 overall, despite only competing in 4 rounds!
She made an instant impact, securing pole position at the Circuit of the Americas - taking a podium and finished the season P7 overall, despite only competing in 4 rounds!
After graduating from Karting and a part campaign in Ginetta Juniors, Abbi moved into British F4 - taking 4 podiums on her way to P6 overall in the Driver's Championship
After graduating from Karting and a part campaign in Ginetta Juniors, Abbi moved into British F4 - taking 4 podiums on her way to P6 overall in the Driver's Championship
Abbi become one the most successful Female karters in history! Making a name for herself in the motorsport world.
Abbi become one the most successful Female karters in history! Making a name for herself in the motorsport world.
Spanning six different series from FIA Formula 2 through to European Karting, the Alpine Academy programme continues to develop young talent with the aim to help them progress in their careers in both the formula and endurance series.
The Alpine Academy aims to help drivers develop as rounded athletes with tailor-made programmes for fitness and nutrition as well as necessary training for off-track skills. Prior to the start of the 2023 season, Academy drivers attended a training programme with Tenerife Top Training to help prepare them physically for the start of their respective series. The physical preparation needed for each race continues throughout the year with drivers working continuously with the Academy programme.
On track, Alpine Academy drivers are able to implement the training they have undertaken with the Alpine Academy and showcase exactly why they are a part of the programme. The pathway for Alpine’s young drivers to reach the pinnacle of motorsport is clear.
Abbi first connected with Alpine during the 2022 season - where she became an Alpine Affiliate Driver whilst competing in the W Series Championship - following an impressive 2021 season.
After a strong 2022 season in W Series - finishing P4 overall, this season saw Abbi graduate to an Alpine Academy member and joined RODIN Carlin to compete in the new-for-2023 F1 Academy Championship, where she finished P5 in the Championship - with multiple pole positions and podium finishes.
“I am very pleased to be continuing with the Alpine Academy for the 2024 season, alongside racing in the new Formula 1 Academy Series. Their support has been fundamental to my career progression both on track technically, and off-track too – for example the winter training programme."
"We have an exciting plan for this coming season, as well as the seasons beyond too. I have already learnt a great deal in the ten months of being part of the Alpine, so one of this year’s aims is to keep learning and developing. A new dual campaign season this year brings new challenges, however I am confident with the preparation I have been undergoing over the winter, to be in the best possible position.”
The Farnham based team has been a force in junior motorsport since the team’s inception in 1999. Race programmes in championships such as F4, F3, F2, Indy Lights, INDYCAR, ELMS and Asian Le Man Series to name a few have seen the team claim over 470 race victories, 30 championship titles and helped promote over 30 drivers to F1 during the team’s history.
Since the team started in 1999 as Carlin - the team have provided a platform to success for many of today’s big names in motorsport.
Having helped countless drivers on their way to the pinnacle of motorsport, whether that be Formula One or INDYCAR the team have been involved in the careers of many drivers.
Some of today’s most successful drivers have passed through the doors of the team, including racers in F1, IndyCar, WTCC and DTM.
Current F1 drivers such as Lando Norris, George Russell, Kevin Magnussen and Carlos Sainz among others, add up to almost half of the current F1 field who are Carlin alumni.
Abbi joined Rodin Carlin for the inaugural season of the F1 Academy Championship - partnering with teammates Megan Gilkes and Jessica Edgar and remains with the team for her second season, as they become RODIN Motorsport
“It is great to be competing in the first season of the F1 Academy, especially to be working with such a successful team as RODIN Motorsport. Having spent time with the team before, I can’t wait to get the season started, working alongside some incredible people. I have lots of trust in them and know they will push me to be the best I can be."
“I’m very thankful for the continued support of the Alpine Academy for a second season and the great work of Gazing Performance and Alice Powell behind the scenes. I’m also excited to welcome My First Alert who are supporting my programme for the first time this year.”
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