Doriane Pin imparts impactful guidance to young girls aspiring to enter the world of motorsport.

After clinching the F1 Academy title in 2025, Pin was elevated to a development driver role with the Mercedes F1 team, becoming the first female to pilot a Mercedes F1 car when she drove the W12 at Silverstone in 2026.

Alongside her duties with the Brackley team, she competes in the Le Mans Prototype 2 Pro-Am class in the European Le Mans Series with Duqueine and also serves as a development driver for Peugeot in the World Endurance Championship and Citroën in Formula E.

In a Mercedes In Convo With Kids interview, the 22-year-old shared insights from her own path and provided valuable advice to young girls looking to follow her lead.

Doriane Pin, Prema Racing

When asked for her advice to young girls dreaming of becoming race car drivers, she stated: "You must believe in your dreams. It's what motivates you daily to achieve them. So if your aspiration is to compete in the most prestigious races globally, pursue it. Have confidence in yourself, relish the journey, and dare to believe."

Pin also mentioned that if she could advise her younger self, she would emphasize the importance of "trusting" herself.

"To have faith in yourself because when you're younger, you often doubt what's feasible, but then you accomplish it and realize it was more attainable than you thought. So, always keep looking forward," she noted.