Doriane Pin becomes Mercedes-AMG F1 Development Driver

Reference TimelineLast updated APR 19
SUMMARY

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

  1. Doriane Pin completed her first Formula 1 car test with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team at Silverstone on April 17, 2026.

    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

  1. Mercedes has also named Frederik Vesti as the new third driver for its 2026 lineup.

    Mercedes has also named Frederik Vesti as the new third driver for its 2026 lineup.

  2. During its season launch, Mercedes confirmed Doriane Pin's role as a Development Driver for 2026, a …

    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

  1. Doriane Pin has been promoted to Development Driver for the Mercedes-AMG F1 Team for the 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.

  2. Doriane Pin's increased responsibilities as a Mercedes-AMG F1 Development Driver will include simulator programs and working with the team's engineers.

    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

  1. Pin won the F1 Academy championship title, securing four wins and four additional podiums throughout the season.

    Pin won the F1 Academy championship title, securing four wins and four additional podiums throughout the season.

January 2024 — 1 developments

  1. She joined the Mercedes Junior Team and made her single-seater debut in F1 Academy, finishing as runner-up in the 2024 season.

    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

  1. Pin moved to LMP2 in the FIA World Endurance Championship, securing a podium on debut and earning th…

    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

  1. She won the Ferrari Challenge Europe title with nine victories and achieved a class win at the 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

January 2019 — 1 developments