DORIANE PIN Climbs 8 Places in Dubai Formula Regional Debut Drive

February 10, 2025

• DORIANE PIN made an impressive Formula Regional Middle East debut in Dubai, delivering a stellar recovery drive in Race 1 that saw her climb eight positions from 24th to 16th. The Mercedes junior and reigning F1 Academy vice-champion joined the highly competitive field mid-season as preparation for her dual 2025 campaign in F1 Academy and Formula Regional European Championship, showing she can adapt quickly even without the pre-season testing her rivals enjoyed.
• Despite qualifying challenges that left her starting 24th, PIN demonstrated the racecraft that made her a standout in F1 Academy. She fought through traffic with calculated overtakes, gaining positions on drivers like Jakob Bergmeister and capitalizing on opportunities to reach the points-paying positions. Her pace in the 1:58s during Race 2 showed she had the speed to compete, even if track position and racing incidents prevented her from reaching her full potential.
• The weekend showcased both PIN’s resilience and the unforgiving nature of Formula Regional competition. While Race 3 ended in an unavoidable multi-car incident that wasn’t her fault, she extracted valuable learning from competing against some of the world’s top young drivers. Her measured approach to the weekend—focusing on gaining experience rather than forcing results—suggests smart preparation for what promises to be a breakthrough 2025 season across multiple championships.

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