Toto Wolff sings Doriane Pin's praises: "I have no doubt she'll win the title"

Supported by Mercedes since her F1 Academy debut in 2024, Doriane Pin currently leads the category. With three rounds remaining in the season, the Frenchwoman has the opportunity to extend her lead even further.

Although she has been riding alongside Prema since her debut in car at the start of the 2024 season, Dorian Pin is also very supported by the structure Mercedes Benz. Supported by the academy, but also very close to the stable of Formula 1, the Tricolore explained in particular that it was preparing for the last round taking place in Montreal thanks to George Russell's onboard cameras dating from his pole position acquired in 2024. The situation was already similar in Florida, in the spring.

“In Miami we discussed the track characteristics, the weather which could be unpredictable, but also tire management, racing technique and the best places to overtake, she detailed last JuneI learned a lot from George, Kimi and the team. We chatted a bit together and now we do it before every race weekend."

After nearly three months of absence, the F1 Academy is back on this last weekend of August for the fifth of seven rounds of this third season in the category. Second last year, 121 points behind British champion Abbi Pulling, Doriane Pin remains the favorite today against her rivals.

Doriane Pin has the opportunity to fly

“Doriane is truly a ray of sunshine, and it’s wonderful to see, commented Toto wolff with a smile in the middle of the week. She's a petite woman who has already proven herself in various sports car categories. Now, in F1 Academy, she's delivering, just as we hoped. She's fierce, she's fast, and we'll continue to follow her spectacular performances behind the wheel. I have no doubt she'll win the F1 Academy title, and it's great to have her on the team."

With a 20-point lead over the American Chloe Chambers, supported by Red Bull Ford's Iron Dame Doriane Pin could leave the Netherlands with a larger lead depending on this weekend's events. With three consecutive pole positions under her belt, the Campos Racing driver is hoping to be luckier than she was in Canada. Having been tagged by Alisha Palmowski while leading Race 1, the American is still in contention to try and upset the French leader.

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