Alice Powell and Abbi Pulling commentate at Barcelona GP for BBC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:07 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Alice Powell and Abbi Pulling will make history as the first all-female commentator and co-commentator team for BBC Sport at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix this weekend. Powell, taking over from Harry Benjamin, expressed her excitement at leading her first F1 commentary. Pulling, the 2024 F1 Academy champion, highlighted the significance of their representation, emphasizing their expertise in the sport. Both commentators have extensive backgrounds in racing, with Pulling actively competing in the GB3 category and serving as a rookie driver in Formula E. The BBC continues to provide comprehensive coverage of the Formula 1 season through various platforms.
- •Powell and Pulling commentate for BBC at the Barcelona GP.
- •This is the first all-female team for F1 commentary on the BBC.
- •Powell steps in for Harry Benjamin this weekend.
- •Pulling recently celebrated a victory in the GB3 category.
- •BBC provides extensive live coverage and analysis for F1 races.
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Powell and Pulling to commentate on Barcelona GP for the BBC
- 12:07 PMBBC Sport — Powell and Pulling to commentate on Barcelona GP for the BBC
"Alice Powell and Abbi Pulling will become the first all-female F1 commentator and co-commentator for BBC Sport at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
"Alice Powell and Abbi Pulling will become the first all-female F1 commentator and co-commentator for BBC Sport at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 12:07 PMPowell and Pulling to commentate on Barcelona GP for the BBC
Alice Powell and Abbi Pulling will become the first all-female F1 commentator and co-commentator for BBC Sport at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
- BBC SportJun 11, 2026, 12:07 PMPowell and Pulling to commentate on Barcelona GP for the BBC
Alice Powell and Abbi Pulling will become the first all-female F1 commentator and co-commentator for BBC Sport at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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