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Mercedes Junior Driver Doriane Pin believes she failed to challenge Abbi Pulling during F1 Academy Race 1 in Miami due
Pin shared with Motorsport Week: “We definitely need to improve our pace as a team. The track in Miami was unfamiliar to us, and Abbi had mixed experience there. Despite the track conditions improving from qualifying to the race, we still struggled with the car’s pace and balance. We need to work hard to find the right setup for tomorrow’s race.”
Although setting the fastest time in Practice 1, the Iron Dame fell short of Pulling’s Qualifying times, starting in the second slot for both races. The Alpine Junior Driver won the first race, with Pin finishing five seconds behind, keeping her in contention for the Drivers’ Championship against Pulling.
Pin expressed her joy about racing in the F1 Academy, particularly the successful weekend in Jeddah. She emphasized the continuous learning process, especially on new tracks like Miami, where every session provides valuable feedback.
She was recently announced as part of the Iron Dame’s entry in the Formula Regional European Championship alongside her other racing commitments. Pin expressed gratitude for the trust from Mercedes and the team, embracing the new challenge and aiming to gain as much experience as possible.
Despite missing the final four rounds of the World Endurance Championship due to scheduling conflicts, Pin focuses on Race 2 in Miami, eager to start on the front row behind the Alpine Junior Driver.
