BWT Alpine F1 Team breaks new ground as Aseel Al Hamad and Abbi Pulling become first-ever women to drive F1 cars in Saudi Arabia

Aseel Al Hamad: “It was beautiful to drive with BWT Alpine F1 Team once again, and evenmore special to do this in my country of Saudi Arabia and my home city ofRiyadh. I hope this inspires more generations to fall in love with Formula 1and for more women to consider motorsport as a future career. I was super happyto meet Abbi, a lovely girl with lots of ambition, and an amazing passion forracing. She shows that with enough drive, girls can become professional racingdrivers. It is important that we showcase examples to demonstrate to theyounger generation that it can be them in the future; it doesn’t matter yourgender; you need to show your talent. I will be cheering for them and openingthe doors and hopefully we will see them on podiums in the near future.”

Abbi Pulling: “I got my first experience of an F1 car last weekend and it waseverything I was expecting, and more. I started racing when I was just eightyears old, always with the goal of reaching Formula 1, and I am so pleased tohave got that little bit closer. It is very important for the industry toencourage and support young, female talents to achieve their ambitions.Programmes like the Alpine Academy coupled with demonstration runs with femaleracers show you have the opportunity and structure to do this. It was apleasure to meet Aseel and to hear about all her initiatives to support youngracers. It’s super encouraging for myself and the next generation.”

Laurent Rossi, CEO, Alpine: “The statement of having two women driving an F1 car through thecapital of Saudi Arabia, past treasured historic monuments and into the heartof the city, shows that anyone with enough drive can follow their dreams inmotorsport. Aseel shows that women of all backgrounds are welcome, while Abbidemonstrates motorsport is a genuine career path for women. We hope that thisaction will inspire girls from the younger generation that anything ispossible.”

FahdHamidaddin, Chief Executive Officer, Suadi Tourism Authority: “Saudi is a destination that is welcoming to everyoneand inclusive of all. Tourism and sport are intimately connected and both offeropportunities for women to build career paths that are fulfilling andrewarding. As a father of two daughters myself, it is a pleasure to join withAlpine on this landmark initiative and inspire women from all walks of life tofollow their dreams wherever they may lead. And, more importantly, to supportthem in making their dreams reality.”