Doriane Pin joins Mercedes and the F1 Academy

Dorian Pin will play a full season of car in 2024. The Frenchwoman, who celebrated her 20th birthday at the beginning of January, will represent Prema in the second season of the F1 Academy. Above all, the young woman also joined the development program of a major manufacturer of the Formula 1, Classic Mercedes for sale.

We're excited to announce Iron Dame @DorianePin has joined our Junior Program and will be representing us in @f1academy this year 👏

The French driver will be racing with the support of the ground-breaking @IronDames_ project at @PREMA_Team

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- Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@ MercedesAMGF1) January 16, 2024

« I am incredibly excited to join the Mercedes-AMG development program by becoming a member of the Junior Team and to represent the brand with Prema Racing in the F1 Academy this year, rejoices Doriane Pin. A new chapter is opening and I am proud to take this step with such a prestigious team and as part of the Iron Dames project. I am grateful for their trust and honored to race under their colors. Moving into single-seater racing was a clear goal for my career, and being in this environment is a great approach. I work very hard to reach the highest level of this sport. »

After a year in the World ChampionshipEndurance of the FIA ​​in LM P2 with Prema, the resident of the Iron Dames made her single-seater ranges at the end of 2023 in Formula 4 Southeast Asia (one victory, three podiums, vice-champion) and currently continues in Formula 4 UAE. Despite this new program in 2024, the Habs will remain a member of the project launched by Deborah Mayer.

« It’s extraordinary that Doriane is joining Mercedes-AMG, one of the most prestigious teams in Formula 1., rejoices the latter. Since entering the Iron Dames project in 2021, Doriane has demonstrated talent, determination and exceptional maturity. Becoming a member of the Mercedes-AMG Junior Program is, for Doriane, a promising step in her young career. As the Formula 1 Academy grows and lines up for its second season, it promises to be an interesting challenge for it. It is also a wonderful and very positive symbol of the resonance and impact that the Iron Dames project can have in nurturing and developing talent. We are proud and delighted to be able to continue to support Doriane as she pushes her dream as far as possible. »

With its participation in the FIA WEC and 24 Hours of Le Mans with Prema in 2023, the one who was named “Revelation of the Year” of the last FIA World Endurance Championship will headline the new F1 Academy season. As well as a major contender for the title.

The F1 Academy 2024 calendar

March 7-9: Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
May 3-5: Miami (United States)
June 21-24: Barcelona (Spain)
August 23-25: Zandvoort (Netherlands)
September 20-22: Singapore
December 29-1: Losail (Qatar)
December 6-8: Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)

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