LONDON — Abbi Pulling never thought so many people would want to watch her chase her Formula 1 dream.

Following on from “Drive To Survive," which sparked a boom in F1's audience through its mix of on-track action and behind-the-scenes insight, “F1: The Academy” debuted on Netflix. It's expected to bring unprecedented attention to a women's-only racing series.

The documentary is “a huge opportunity,” said Pulling, a 22-year-old British driver whose run to the 2024 title forms the backbone of the series. The series follows F1 Academy, a competition which can make or break careers and runs as a support series to F1 Grand Prix races.

“It’s definitely changed my life and helped my career progress,” Pulling told The Associated Press. “Little 8-year-old me that started karting definitely would

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