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Mercedes development driver and reigning F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin has received an opportunity with Citroen in Formula E.
Mercedes development driver and 2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin has joined Formula E’s Citroen Racing team. Pin, who became Mercedes’ development driver for 2026 after winning the all-female feeder series, recently tested the W12 at Silverstone, becoming the first woman to drive a Mercedes F1 car.
At just 22 years old, Pin has already scored back-to-back podiums in the European Le Mans Series while leading her class in the championship. Now, she’s set to support Citroen Racing in developing their GEN4 package for Formula E.
Pin expressed her excitement about the new role, emphasizing her eagerness to contribute to Citroen’s motorsport heritage. Team principal Cyril Blais praised her technical insight and ability to translate feedback into performance gains, highlighting her importance in Formula E’s limited development time.
Meanwhile, 2024 F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling has secured a multi-year deal with Nissan in Formula E, aiming for a full-time drive in the future. Currently racing in GB3, Pulling sees Formula E as the pinnacle of motorsport and is working towards gaining the necessary experience to achieve her goal.
