Doriane Pin elected woman of the year by a jury of journalists

The 21-year-old Frenchwoman, competing in the F1 Academy, was named Woman of the Year 2025 by a jury of journalists assembled by the Wave Les Elles de l'Auto association. This is a first for a female racing driver since the award's inception.

Published 31/10/2025 à 10:15

Valentin GLO

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Doriane Pin elected woman of the year by a jury of journalists

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Revealed very young, Dorian Pin has established herself as one of the most promising faces in French motorsport. Daughter of an event organizer kartingShe started at age 9 and, at just 15, won the French Women's Karting Championship. Runner-up in the "Girls on Track" program launched by Michèle Mouton in 2020, she quickly joined the Iron Dames project, an all-female team competing on the biggest international stages, notably in EnduranceSince 2024, she has been part of the Junior Team Mercedes Benz-AMG, the development arm of the company with the star logo.

Nicknamed "Pocket Rocket", the Frenchwoman has already demonstrated her versatility by switching from driving a GT car to a Le Mans prototype, before shining this season in carCurrently leading the championship F1 Academy, she's aiming for the title in the final two rounds in Las Vegas (November 21-22). The stated goal: to continue her progress towards the Formula 3 with F1 in her sights. The French driver had also graced the cover of AUTOhebdo in issue no. 2454 in March 2024.

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Beyond her results, Doriane Pin embodies a source of inspiration for many young women eager to make their mark in a still largely male-dominated world. Her talent, maturity, and determination convinced the Wave Les Elles de l'Auto jury to award her the title of Woman of the Year 2025.

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Valentin GLO

Journalist. Endurance reporter (WEC, IMSA, ELMS, ALMS) and sometimes F1 or IndyCar.

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Di Angelo

15/11/2025 at 03:22 a.m.

I love Doriane, she's a fighter, and deserves to win her place in F3. You have my full support, Doriane, I'm with you everywhere you go, but it's a shame that not everything is broadcast. Good luck, champion!

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