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F1 Academy Champ Pin Set for Mercedes F1 Test
9 Apr
Summary
- Doriane Pin to test a Formula 1 car with Mercedes.
- She signed as a Mercedes development driver for 2026.
- Pin aims to prove potential for a future F1 career.
Doriane Pin, the 2025 F1 Academy champion, is slated for a private test in a Formula 1 car. Mercedes, which supported her throughout the all-female series, signed her as a development driver starting in 2026. Pin's strong performance in simulator duties paved the way for this real-world F1 car test.
Pin expressed her determination to seize this chance, stating her ultimate goal is to reach Formula 1. She confirmed that team principal Toto Wolff initiated the private test after her successful simulator sessions. Alongside her Mercedes commitments, Pin is also returning to endurance racing.
Susie Wolff last participated in an F1 race weekend during a 2014 practice session, while Jessica Hawkins conducted a private test with Aston Martin in 2023. Pin has not yet had a seat fit for the F1 car.
