Doriane Pin says she’s going to need all her wits about her if she hopes to replicate her Race 1 feat on Sunday, after winning from sixth on the grid.

Doriane Pin might have stolen the show with victory from sixth on the grid in Race 1, but the Mercedes driver says she’s going to need all her wits about her if she hopes to replicate the feat on Sunday.

Pin aiming for perfection in Miami after outsmarting rivals on way to Race 1 victory

Doriane Pin put all her experience into practice, turning her P6 start into victory in Race 1 on the Miami streets. 

Doriane Pin put all her experience into practice, turning her P6 start into victory in Race 1 on the Miami streets. The Mercedes driver capitalised on a chaotic opening lap and kept Alisha Palmowski at bay to seal her second win of the season.

RACE 1: Pin charges her way through to clinch victory in Miami

Doriane Pin got a quick start around the Miami International Autodrome, going fastest on a 1:59.153 in the first 40-minute Free Practice session.

Doriane Pin got a quick start around the Miami International Autodrome, going fastest on a 1:59.153 in the first 40-minute Free Practice session, ahead of Alisha Palmowski and Standings leader Maya Weug.

PRACTICE 1: Pin tops the timesheets in first Miami Practice session 

As Chloe Chambers and Maya Weug were involved in their own battle for the win, Doriane Pin was left to wonder about her sudden lack of pace in Jeddah.

Doriane Pin was unable to launch an effective challenge for the victory during Race 2 in Jeddah. As Chloe Chambers and Maya Weug were involved in their own battle, the Mercedes driver was left to wonder about her sudden lack of pace.

‘I gave everything, so no regrets’ – Pin determined to return to winning ways after Jeddah let-down

Doriane Pin might be leading the Drivers’ Standings, but the Mercedes driver will have to be smart if she hopes to stay there in Jeddah.

Doriane Pin might be leading the Drivers’ Standings after the opening weekend, but the Mercedes driver says she’ll have to be smart if she hopes to stay there during Round 2 in Jeddah.

Pin singles out her priority in Jeddah as she aims to recreate 2024 winning form 

Highlights: Round 1 Race 2 in Shanghai

HIGHLIGHTS: Pin victorious in Race 2 to seize Drivers' Standings lead 

Doriane Pin made a huge statement of intent as she brought home an assured win in Race 2 and staked her claim to the top of the Drivers’ Standings.

Doriane Pin made a huge statement of intent as she brought home an assured win in Race 2 and staked her claim to the top of the Drivers’ Standings.
Snatching the lead away from pole-sitter Maya Weug on the rolling start, the Mercedes driver controlled the race from thereon out, steadily building up a substantial two-second advantage.


'We nailed it' - Pin thrilled to cap off Shanghai weekend with dominant Race 2 victory

Seizing the lead at the start, the Mercedes driver controlled a Safety Car restart before escaping two seconds clear of Maya Weug behind.

Once Doriane Pin took the lead of Race 2, nobody could catch the Mercedes driver. Seizing the lead at the start, she controlled a Safety Car restart before escaping two seconds clear of Maya Weug behind.
The Ferrari driver secured her second podium of the weekend, with Red Bull Ford’s Chloe Chambers also doing the double after a late gamble on a move past Alba Larsen.


RACE 2: Pin charges to dominant victory in Shanghai ahead of Weug

Doriane Pin started the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season as she means to go on, going quickest in the only Free Practice at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Doriane Pin started the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season as she means to go on, going quickest in the only Free Practice around the Shanghai International Circuit.
The Mercedes driver made a strong start to the opening Practice session of the year, sealing the top spot on her final attempt with a 2:04.198. It was a 1-2 finish for PREMA Racing with Aston Martin’s Tina Hausmann less than a tenth behind in second while Chloe Chambers completed the top three for Red Bull Ford. 

PRACTICE: Pin makes fast start in Shanghai opener

The Mercedes driver was to beat across the three days of pre-season testing around the Shanghai International Circuit.

Doriane Pin was the driver to beat across the three days of pre-season testing around the Shanghai International Circuit.
Ferrari’s Maya Weug was the quickest to get up to speed in the opening morning session as she began to familiarise herself with the Chinese track. However, she was pipped to the post  in the afternoon, with Mercedes driver Pin clocking in 2:03.046 to finish less than a tenth ahead of the Dutch driver.


Pin sets the pace across Shanghai pre-season testing

One Drivers’ title, two Teams’ titles and with 13 wins across two seasons, PREMA Racing are the team with the biggest record to defend in 2025.

One Drivers’ title, two Teams’ titles and with 13 wins to their name across two seasons, PREMA Racing are the team with the biggest record to defend heading into the 2025 season. 
Buoyed by two strong previous campaigns and with three familiar faces in their line-up, the Italian squad are aiming to add more wins to their tally and recover the Drivers’ title they and Doriane Pin missed out on last year. 
Retaining Pin alongside Aston Martin’s Tina Hausmann, PREMA have brought in Alpine’s Nina Gademan to strengthen their line-up, but will they remain such a formidable force this year? 

TEAM GUIDE: Can PREMA Racing’s 2025 roster keep up their winning streak and retain the Teams’ title? 

The 2024 Vice Champion will remain behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG F1 ACADEMY entry, operated by PREMA Racing, next season.

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 competing 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. 

Doriane Pin returns for second F1 ACADEMY campaign with Mercedes

Team Manager Camilla Colombo reflects on PREMA Racing's success, as they fended off Rodin Motorsport to retain the Teams' title.

It all came down to those last few laps around the Yas Marina Circuit as PREMA Racing were crowned Teams’ Champions for the second consecutive season.

Facing stiff competition from Rodin Motorsport throughout the 2024 campaign, the Italian team’s defence didn’t go all their own way. Crucially, Maya Weug’s maiden victory in Race 3 alongside Tina Hausmann and Doriane Pin’s top five finishes were enough for them to retain the title by 40 points.


‘I never thought to win until the last lap’ – Colombo hails PREMA Racing’s resilience as recipe for Teams’ title defence

Highlights: Round 6 Race 1 in Lusail

HIGHLIGHTS: Pulling crowned Champion as Pin lights up Lusail with Race 1 victory

The Mercedes driver believes that her performance on Saturday was "one of the best races of the season" after sealing her third win of 2024 in Lusail.

Mercedes’ Doriane Pin continued her impressive pace around Lusail with a commanding victory for F1 ACADEMY’S Race 1 on Saturday. 

Pin reflects on her 'amazing' masterclass victory in Lusail  

Alpine’s Abbi Pulling has sealed the F1 ACADEMY title in Lusail, despite Doriane Pin putting in a dominant display to win her third race of the year.

Alpine’s Abbi Pulling has sealed the F1 ACADEMY title in Lusail, despite Doriane Pin putting in a dominant display to win her third race of the season. 

RACE 1: Pulling secures Drivers' title as Pin takes dominant victory in Lusail

Pin secured her fourth and fifth pole positions of the season, as the Mercedes driver continued her strong run of form around the Lusail circuit. 

Doriane Pin secured her fourth and fifth pole positions of the season, as the Mercedes driver continued her strong run of form around the Lusail circuit. 

QUALIFYING: Pin grabs double pole positions in Qatar ahead of Weug and Pulling

Highlights: Round 6 Qualifying in Lusail

HIGHLIGHTS: Pin goes two-for-two with double pole in Lusail

Let’s take a look at the answers to all your burning title fight questions as the battle to be crowned Drivers' and Teams' Champions heats up.

There are high stakes heading into the penultimate round of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season, with both the Drivers’ and Teams’ titles hanging in the balance.
Whilst the three-way battle between PREMA Racing, Rodin Motorsport and Campos Racing is set to go down to a season-defining finale in Abu Dhabi, Abbi Pulling’s commanding lead means the odds are in her favour to secure the title in Lusail.


How Pulling can win the F1 ACADEMY title in Qatar – and what Pin needs to do to keep the fight alive

Doriane Pin made it two-for-two in the second Free Practice in Lusail, edging ahead of title rival Abbi Pulling at the chequered flag.

Doriane Pin made it two-for-two in the second Free Practice in Lusail, edging ahead of title rival Abbi Pulling at the chequered flag. It was a closely-fought session, with the top three separated by only 0.142s as Wild Card driver Alisha Palmowski made her mark in third.


PRACTICE 2: Pin doubles up in second Lusail Practice as she clocks fastest time ahead of Pulling

After leading the way in FP1, Doriane Pin says she’s determined to keep her name at the top of the timing sheets throughout Round 6 in Lusail.

After leading the way in the opening Free Practice session in Lusail, Doriane Pin says she’s determined to keep her name at the top of the timing sheets throughout Round 6. 

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