“Folks don’t realise how do or die this sport may be for some folks. Clearly, there are some who’re fortunate sufficient on the finance aspect of issues.
“You may be envious of them, however they’re simply dwelling the playing cards that they’ve been dealt and I’m dwelling with the playing cards I’ve been dealt. It’s a bit of bit tougher on that aspect, however for those who’re prepared to work onerous sufficient and present you’re quick on observe, then alternatives ought to hopefully current themselves.
“Even so, typically they don’t, however that’s how merciless the game may be sadly. I’m very lucky to be the place I’m now. For those that aren’t as fortunate or didn’t have the identical alternatives, I need to profit from it and present in GB3 that I need to be there.
“I need to present that I’m not only a feminine, I’m a quick racing driver.”
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Executing a near-perfect 2024 marketing campaign, Pulling made it look simple and took the crown by 121 factors — a testomony to the onerous work she’d put into it. Displaying few weaknesses, she bagged a record-breaking 9 wins out of a attainable 14, 10 pole positions, 5 Grand Chelems (pole place, quickest lap and successful whereas main each lap) and by no means as soon as completed off the rostrum.
“I’ve all the time had this in me,” she displays. “I believe I drove rather well final yr at occasions, just a few issues weren’t in my management that went unsuitable. On paper, I’d say sure, however I believe I’ve been at this stage for some time and I lastly felt like I’ve had the chance to indicate it.”