His F1 Academy title should open doors for him. Crowned last November 23 in this single-seater championship reserved for women, Doriane Pin wanted to get closer to her dream: Formula 1. This Wednesday, the Frenchwoman took a new step by being promoted to development driver within the Mercedes team.
In a press release, the manufacturer estimated that “this new role will allow Doriane to develop as a driver”. “We look forward to seeing her take on this challenge alongside a soon-to-be-announced racing program,” said Communications Director Bradley Lord.
“My two years in the junior program allowed me to progress as a driver and this new stage is fantastic for my career,” said the pilot. I’m excited to continue working with everyone at Brackley and Brixworth and progress towards new opportunities, on and off the track. » Doriane Pin will work in particular on a simulator and in the factory to provide her expertise.
Its objective remains the same: to quickly reach the elite of the discipline. After her F1 Academy title, her father Renaud believed that the Francilienne already had the capabilities. “She has all the abilities to go there, everyone has seen it,” he said. Except that she’s a girl and that remains a hindrance. (…) It would be a guy, she would be in Formula 1 or on the verge of Formula 1. And there, she has to prove herself doubly. But anything is possible in this world, it just takes a few people wanting to do it. »
