Pin on ‘learning’ in new Mercedes role and her F1 goal

Reigning F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin reflects on her new role as a Mercedes Development Driver. After a successful 2025 campaign, the 22-year-old French racer is balancing her F1 duties with an endurance racing program in the European Le Mans Series. Pin highlights the value of working with the Mercedes F1 team, noting that the exposure to factory operations and technical feedback from drivers like George Russell and Kimi Antonelli is accelerating her professional growth. Beyond her developmental duties, Pin is mentoring Mercedes’ new F1 Academy recruit, Payton Westcott. She emphasizes the importance of providing a path for future female racers, drawing on her own journey to inspire the next generation. As she targets a title in the European Le Mans Series and looks forward to potential future F1 testing opportunities, Pin remains steadfast in her ultimate dream of competing in Formula 1.