Berlin hosted an impressive rookie test for the Nissan Formula E team, with Gosberton racer Abi Pulling continuing her work with the Japanese outfit in her new role as rookie and simulator driver, showing good pace and improving on all aspects of her programme.
It was her second time in the Nissan e-4force 05 this season, after securing the fastest time in the all-women’s test in Madrid last November.
The British race ace managed 98 laps over the course of the two three-hour long sessions around the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit in Germany. She successfully completed all elements of the team’s ambitious programme for the day as well as improving on her individual sectors, finishing the day just over a second from first place.
Pulling undertook multiple race simulations as well as carrying out qualifying runs in both 300 and 350kW power, while also testing several different set-up options.
Team principal Tommaso Volpe said Pulling had been unwell but was still in impressive form: “She still completed the programme at the highest level and delivered good results, improving as the day went on, while battling through the illness to show why she’s a top driver.”
Pulling is loving her new role and was pleased with the work she put in.
“I completed a lot of laps and we ran through the test items with no issues, making for a productive day for both the team and I,” she said.
“The car is very different to anything else I’ve driven, so it took me some time to get comfortable with the brakes and nail my references. I still feel like the gap to the top is a bit bigger than I wanted but I improved as the day went on and felt stronger in the car than last time out in Madrid so, overall, I’m happy with my performance.”
