2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin sets timeline for Formula 1 race seat

Doriane Pin, the 2025 F1 Academy champion and current Mercedes Formula 1 development driver, has set a goal to secure a race seat in Formula 1 within the next five years. In a recent interview, she expressed her ambition to race in F1 and her belief that female drivers can achieve championship success, stating that her presence in the sport could inspire more women to pursue careers in motorsport.

Pin, who became the first woman to drive a Mercedes F1 car during a test at Silverstone, is also involved in other racing series, including the World Endurance Championship and the European Le Mans Series. She is passionate about promoting diversity in motorsport, highlighting the need for more opportunities for women in the industry. Pin's aspirations follow a small group of female drivers who have participated in modern F1, including Susie Wolff and Jessica Hawkins.