Alpine backed Abbi Pulling did enough in the first race at the Qatar Grand Prix to clinch the F1 Academy Drivers’ title

Abbi Pulling is the 2024 F1 Academy champion after she finished second behind Dorianne Pin in the opening Qatar race; watch the second race on Sunday at 11am on Sky Sports F1, ahead of the Qatar Grand

British female racing star Abbi Pulling has dominated F1 Academy this season and the Alpine driver has outclassed the likes of Doriane Pin of Mercedes and Ferrari's Maya Weug to become champion

A statement from the German car company said the Gulf state would buy a “significant minority” in the team, which is entering F1 in 2026. The deal will be completed next year, after Audi has taken full ownership of the Sauber team that is the basis for its entry.

Audi has sold a stake in its Formula One team to Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund ahead of the German manufacturer’s entry to the sport in 2026. Audi announced on Friday ahead of this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix that the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) had acquired a “significant minority stake” in the team,