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Doriane Pin: Formula 1 academy champion to remain with Mercedes and become development driver
- Doriane Pin will remain with Mercedes and serve as a development driver for 2026, expanding her role beyond racing.
- Pin joined Mercedes in 2024 through the junior programme and won the 2025 F1 Academy title.
- Pin will support the team’s 2026 F1 Academy driver and assist with simulator development at the track and factory.
- She expressed pride in taking on the Development Driver role with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.
- Pin credits the F1 Academy with providing a strong platform for female drivers.
- Mercedes officials highlighted Pin’s speed, racecraft, and technical feedback during her time in the programme.
- Pin’s 2026 program and its announcement timeline were not fully disclosed at publication.
- The Athletic served as the primary source for detailing Pin’s new role and Mercedes’ plan.
- Pin will work to progress toward future opportunities within motorsport, both on and off track.
- The piece notes Pin’s background includes sports car racing with Iron Dames.
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