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Triumphant Pulling enjoys clean sweep in Singapore

F1 Academy championship leader Abbi Pulling enjoyed another her second clean sweep of the season in Singapore last weekend, the Alpine junior and Rodin motorsport charger dominating the all-female series’ pair of races at Marina Bay.

On Saturday, the 21-year-old Briton was in full control of proceedings as she claimed her sixth win of the year, two seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Maya Weug.

On Sunday, an early Safety car was no distraction for Pulling who consistently extended her advantage over her rivals to clinch her fourth Grand Chelem of the 2024 season — securing pole, the victory and the fastest lap of the race.

F1 Academy’s penultimate round will take place at Lusail, Qatar in late November, a race Pulling will approach with a 95-point lead in the championship over Mercedes’ Dorian Pin, and with the firm intention of sealing the title with one race to spare.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.