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The focus is on helping women to reach the highest points of the motorsport world. Mirror Sport speaks to young racer Abbi Pulling, who might be best placed to be the one to achieve that

The world of motorsport is notoriously male-dominated but a new initiative is looking to change that.

Formula 1 has revealed the full calendar and the weekend format for the all-female F1 Academy series that aims to increase the participation of women in motorsport.

The new all-women racing category called the F1 Academy will launch this year, with 15 women across five teams competing in what Formula 1 hopes will be the start of an exciting new era in women's sport.

W Series podium-finisher Abbi Pulling has joined Rodin Carlin for the inaugural season of F1 Academy.

This year, the new F1 Academy feeder series will be launched, which will slot onto the single-seater ladder with 15 female racers taking part and getting the experience they need to move closer to F1

The first and potentially most credible step forward in furthering the participation of women in the “formulae series” with an eye to reaching Formula 1. For initiatives around women drivers in motorsport, this marks a new beginning with a definite pathway for women in F1.

Formula 1 has revealed the five teams that have signed up to field cars in the new all-female F1 Academy Series that is being launched in 2023.

Lyn St. James and Beth Paretta of Women in Motorsports North America are enthused by Formula 1’s announcement of an all-female racing championship from 2023.