Mercedes’ Doriane Pin Crowned F1 Academy Champion in Las Vegas

Doriane Pin Crowned F1 Academy Champion in Las Vegas

Doriane Pin, representing Mercedes, clinched the F1 Academy title this Sunday, surpassing Ferrari’s Maya Weug in the final race of the season held in Las Vegas. Pin secured the championship with a solid fifth place. Pin arrived at the final race needing a result in the top six after her victory on Saturday. The 21-year-old driver more than delivered, finishing in fifth position and securing a 15-point lead, making her unreachable at the top of the standings. The race on Sunday was won by American Chloe Chambers, followed by Brit Alisha Palmowski and Weug, who needed the victory to have championship possibilities.

It’s incredible, I can’t believe it.

Doriane Pin

Pin, who became the third champion of the women’s series, expressed her excitement after the victory. “I worked very hard for this with the team. They have been part of my success since day one when we joined Mercedes and entered single-seater racing in 2024. We only work to be champions, so I am very happy to work with them to achieve incredible things together.

Not only them here today, but also all the people who helped me behind the scenes at the beginning of my career. My family, my father and Iron Dames who have been part of this success. We are here today because we are strong together and we are champions!”