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Mercedes racer confirms Le Mans entry after F1 promotion
Mercedes driver Doriane Pin will be racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year, aiming to secure a seat in the Hypercar class for 2027.
Having been promoted to a development driver at the team, she emphasized that she won’t just be confined to the F1 simulator, but will also take on the challenges of endurance racing.
Pin, the 2025 F1 Academy champion, sees endurance racing as where it all began for her and looks forward to competing against top drivers in the Hypercar class.
Despite transitioning from endurance racing to single-seaters, she remains committed to preparing for her Formula 1 test and pursuing her ultimate objective of reaching F1.
With big opportunities ahead and the support of Mercedes, Pin’s career path may not follow the traditional route to F1, but her determination to succeed remains unwavering.
