Doriane Pin becomes Mercedes-AMG F1 Development Driver
Doriane Pin, a 22-year-old French driver, completed her first Formula 1 car test with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team at Silverstone on April 17, 2026, becoming the first woman to drive a Mercedes F1 car. As of April 17, 2026, Pin, who has been a Development Driver for the team since January 2026, completed 76 laps in a Mercedes W12. Her promotion to Development Driver followed her 2025 F1 Academy championship victory, where she secured four wins and four additional podiums. Pin's role includes simulator development, factory and trackside duties, and attending several Grands Prix, sharing the development driver role with Anthony Davidson and Joshua Dürksen.
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April 2026 — 1 developments
Doriane Pin completes first F1 test with Mercedes, becomes first woman to drive Mercedes F1 car
Doriane Pin completed her first Formula 1 car test with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team at Silverstone on April 17, 2026. Driving a Mercedes W12, she completed 76 laps and became the first woman to drive a Mercedes F1 car. Pin has been a Development Driver for the team since January 2026.
February 2026 — 2 developments
Mercedes names Frederik Vesti as new third driver for 2026 lineup
Mercedes has also named Frederik Vesti as the new third driver for its 2026 lineup.
Mercedes confirms Doriane Pin as Development Driver for 2026 alongside Davidson and Dürksen
During its season launch, Mercedes confirmed Doriane Pin's role as a Development Driver for 2026, a role she will share with Anthony Davidson and new addition Joshua Dürksen, who will also compete in Formula 2.
January 2026 — 2 developments
Doriane Pin promoted to Mercedes-AMG F1 Team Development Driver for 2026 season
Doriane Pin has been promoted to Development Driver for the Mercedes-AMG F1 Team for the 2026 season. The 22-year-old French driver will focus on simulator development, factory and trackside duties, and will attend several Grands Prix. Pin's promotion follows her 2025 F1 Academy championship victory.
Doriane Pin takes on increased responsibilities as Mercedes-AMG F1 Development Driver
Doriane Pin's increased responsibilities as a Mercedes-AMG F1 Development Driver will include simulator programs and working with the team's engineers.
January 2025 — 1 developments
Pin wins F1 Academy championship with four wins and four podiums
Pin won the F1 Academy championship title, securing four wins and four additional podiums throughout the season.
January 2024 — 1 developments
Mercedes Junior Team driver finishes F1 Academy season as runner-up
She joined the Mercedes Junior Team and made her single-seater debut in F1 Academy, finishing as runner-up in the 2024 season.
January 2023 — 1 developments
Pin secures podium in FIA WEC LMP2 debut, earns 'Revelation of the Year' award, and finishes F4 SEA runner-up
Pin moved to LMP2 in the FIA World Endurance Championship, securing a podium on debut and earning the 'Revelation of the Year' award, and also finished runner-up in the Formula 4 South East Asia Championship.
January 2022 — 1 developments
Driver wins Ferrari Challenge Europe title and class at 24 Hours of Spa
She won the Ferrari Challenge Europe title with nine victories and achieved a class win at the 24 Hours of Spa.
January 2021 — 1 developments
Pin secures five podiums in Le Mans Cup GT3 with Iron Lynx
Pin competed full-time in the Le Mans Cup GT3 class with Iron Lynx, securing five podiums.
January 2019 — 1 developments
Pin wins national karting championship female category
Pin won the female category in the national karting championship.