{"id":424627,"date":"2026-01-21T23:36:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/424627\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T23:36:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:36:10","slug":"2025-f1-academy-champion-doriane-pin-lands-mercedes-promotion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/424627\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin lands Mercedes promotion"},"content":{"rendered":"

2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin<\/a> has secured a contract with Mercedes as a development driver.<\/p>\n

After two seasons in the all-female racing series and as part of the Mercedes junior programme, the French driver will move up to be part of a team of drivers who work on simulator development, alongside other factory and trackside duties.<\/p>\n

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In addition to the simulator work, Pin will work with the Brackley outfit’s 2026 F1 Academy driver, who is yet to be announced.<\/p>\n

Shortly after the announcement was made, Pin made an appearance on the 2026 Autosport Awards<\/a> red carpet, where she shared her excitement about the new role.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy two years as part of the Junior Programme have helped me grow as a driver and this is a fantastic next step in my career,” Pin said in a press release. “I\u2019m excited to keep working with everyone at Brackley and Brixworth and progressing toward future opportunities, both on and off track.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI also want to say a big thank you to everyone at F1 ACADEMY in helping me reach this position. The series provides a brilliant platform for female drivers, and I am honoured to be collecting the championship trophy this evening.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I continue my own journey in motorsport, I know there will be more incredible women following in my wheel tracks and I wish them all the very best of luck for the season ahead.”<\/p>\n

Mercedes team representative Bradley Lord added: “We are delighted to announce that Doriane will step up to the role of Development Driver in 2026.<\/p>\n

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Race winner Doriane Pin, Prema Racing\"Race<\/p>\n

Race winner Doriane Pin, Prema Racing<\/p>\n

\u201cIn her two years within our Junior Programme, it wasn’t just her dedication, speed, and race-craft that shone through but her technical feedback, engineering nous, and ability to effectively work with senior personnel too.<\/p>\n

\u201cHoning these skills as part of a driver’s toolkit are vital as they are to progress up the motorsport ladder and critical to the development path of an F1 team.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis role is therefore a perfect fit; helping Doriane continue to grow and progress on her motorsport journey whilst enabling the team to benefit from her significant experience.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHer success in F1 ACADEMY, and the opportunity the series presents, has prepared her well for this next step and we’re excited to see her tackle it with gusto, alongside a soon-to-be-announced racing programme.”<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old is also expected to announce a driving contract shortly.<\/p>\n

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