Doriane Pin returns for second F1 ACADEMY campaign with Mercedes

Doriane Pin will be looking to go one better in 2025, as Mercedes have confirmed that their Junior Programme driver will be returning to F1 ACADEMY next season.

Scoring three victories and an additional five podiums en route to becoming the Vice Champion this year, Pin will remain behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG F1 ACADEMY entry, operated by PREMA Racing.

The 20-year-old French racer will benefit from additional track time, combining her sophomore F1 ACADEMY campaign with a second season in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) alongside participating in select rounds of the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC) over winter break.

Determined to fight for glory in the Mercedes colours in 2025, the Iron Dame expressed her delight at continuing the partnership for a second season.

“I am excited to continue this journey together with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Iron Dames next year,” said Pin. “After becoming Vice Champion in F1 ACADEMY in my maiden season, I am extremely motivated to go for the Drivers’ title in 2025. I will be pushing myself hard to improve over the winter and hopefully can enjoy an even stronger season next year.”

Gwen Lagrue, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Driver Development Advisor, added: “Doriane has enjoyed a very successful first season in single-seaters. Making the switch from GT and endurance cars is never easy, as both the driving style and skill set required is different. She has handled that change well, achieving success in several championships and competing strongly in F1 ACADEMY She has scored some notable successes and finishing second overall in her first season in the category is a superb achievement.

“Considering the progress she has taken this year and the experience she now has, we are confident that Doriane can fight for the F1 ACADEMY title in 2025. We, along with Iron Dames, are looking forward to supporting her as she does so and looking forward to a successful year ahead.”

Deborah Mayer, Iron Dames founder, commented: “Doriane embodies the values of the Iron Dames: passion, determination, and an exemplary attitude. We are proud to see her representing the Iron Dames on the international stage at just 20 years old and inspiring the next generation of female drivers. Her 2025 campaign will enable her to consolidate her place among the world's top single-seater talents. With the unwavering support of the Iron Dames family and elite partnerships with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 and PREMA Racing, we are ensuring she has the best possible environment in which to develop and succeed at the highest level.”

Rene Rosin, Team Principal of PREMA Racing, said: "We are proud of what Doriane accomplished in 2024 and we are delighted to continue working with her in 2025. Transitioning to a new environment in single-seaters, she was focused and determined as she climbed her learning curve while defying adversities. The results proved she has the potential to be a top competitor, and we cannot wait to see where she will be able to go from here."