Doriane Pin, the F1 Academy champion of 2025, has completed her first Formula 1 test with the Mercedes team, a moment that marks a before and after for both her and the championship.
The French driver had shared in a recent interview on the podcast F1 Beyond The Grid that they planned to undertake a test with the Brackley team. Now, Mercedes has shared images of this significant moment with the message: “A historic moment for Doriane Pin. Getting behind the wheel of an F1 car for the first time.”
Pin had the opportunity to drive the Mercedes W12, the same model that was driven by Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas during the 2021 season. In a video shared on social media, she said: “Today is a very special day. I will drive an F1 car for the first time at Silverstone. I am very excited. This is a great day, and it is something I have dreamed of for a long time.”
Currently, the 22-year-old is in her development driver stage for the Mercedes team, which has supported her career in the F1 Academy. The last woman to participate in a private F1 car test was Jessica Hawkins with Aston Martin in 2023, while the last woman to be part of a F1 race weekend was Susie Wolff, who had a practice session with Williams in 2014.
This success means not only a significant advance for Pin but also a meaningful moment for the F1 Academy, which seeks to provide opportunities for young female drivers and demonstrate that the world of racing is no longer exclusive to men.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
