Doriane Pin
Doriane Pin steps up to Mercedes development driver role after F1 Academy win
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Doriane Pin, the 22-year-old French driver, has secured the 2025 F1 Academy championship and will advance to a development driver position with Mercedes for 2026. Her victory came after a close battle with Ferrari's Maya Weug, sealed by 15 points in the final race in Las Vegas. Pin's new role involves simulator work, factory support, and mentoring Mercedes' upcoming F1 Academy driver.
Following her promotion to Mercedes development driver and approval for a private test, 2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin has reflected on her debut Formula 1 outing with the team at Silverstone, calling it one of the best days of her life. The French driver became the first F1 Academy champion and first woman to drive a Mercedes F1 car.
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Mercedes development driver Doriane Pin, fresh off her 2025 F1 Academy title, has been granted a private Formula 1 car test after impressing in simulator sessions. The French racer shared the news on the Beyond The Grid podcast, highlighting her preparations and F1 ambitions.