Doriane Pin to continue with Mercedes for F1 Academy 2025 campaign
Mercedes has chosen to keep its F1 Academy duo unchanged, announcing that their junior driver, Doriane Pin, will continue in the series for a second season, still driving the car operated by PREMA Racing.
The 20-year-old driver has impressed this year by securing three victories, four pole positions, and five other podiums, which allowed her to finish as the championship runner-up, behind the champion, Abbi Pulling.
Next season, Doriane Pin will also participate again in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, as well as in some rounds of the Formula Regional Middle East Championship.
“I’m delighted to continue this journey with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team and Iron Dames next year,” said the French driver. “After being the runner-up in the F1 Academy in my first season, I am extremely motivated to aim for the driver’s title in 2025. I will work hard this winter to make further progress and, hopefully, have an even stronger season next year.”
Super excited! Let’s get it started 🖤 https://t.co/96cZDMCHUZ
— PIN DORIANE (@DorianePin) December 18, 2024
Doriane Pin supported for her second season
Gwen Lagrue, driver development advisor at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, praised her performances: « Doriane had a very successful first season in single-seaters. Transitioning from GT and endurance cars to single-seaters is never easy, as the driving styles and skills required are very different. She handled this change well, achieving success in several championships and establishing herself in the F1 Academy. »
« Finishing second in her first season in this category is a superb performance. Considering her progress this year and the experience gained, we are confident she can fight for the F1 Academy title in 2025. We, along with the Iron Dames, look forward to supporting her in this goal and witnessing a successful year ahead. »
Deborah Mayer, founder of the Iron Dames, added: « Doriane embodies the values of the Iron Dames: passion, determination, and an exemplary attitude. We are proud to see her represent the Iron Dames on the international stage at just 20 years old, thus inspiring the next generation of female drivers. Her 2025 campaign will allow her to solidify her place among the best single-seater talents in the world. Thanks to the unwavering support of the Iron Dames family and elite partnerships with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 and PREMA Racing, we ensure that she has the best possible environment to develop and succeed at the highest level. »
Rene Rosin, director of the PREMA Racing team, concluded: « We are proud of what Doriane accomplished in 2024 and we are excited to continue working with her in 2025. By adapting to a new single-seater environment, she has demonstrated focus and determination in overcoming challenges. The results have proven that she has the potential to be a top contender, and we are eager to see how far she can go from now on. »
