DORIANE PIN Takes Championship Lead With Brilliant Le Castellet Recovery Drive

May 4, 2026

• DORIANE PIN executed a masterclass final stint at Le Castellet, charging from seventh to third after qualifying disqualification. Set fastest class lap (1:51.039), consistently outpaced Gold/Platinum drivers, now leads LMP2 ProAm championship with consecutive podiums.
• The F1 Academy champion showcased elite pace management, lapping consistently in low 1:51s while rivals faded. Made decisive pass on Huffaker at Signes with 18 minutes remaining, benefited from late penalties and mechanical dramas ahead.
• Teammate Giorgio Roda delivered blistering pole lap (1:50.386) before technical infraction triggered disqualification. Carved through field in opening stint from last, passing five cars on lap one, cycled to class lead before handing to Verschoor.
• Richard Verschoor maintained recovery momentum in middle stint, posting 1:51.298 fastest lap while climbing from ninth. Strong pace management kept #30 Duqueine Oreca in podium contention, setting up PIN’s decisive finale at Paul Ricard home race.

circuit paul ricard, duqueine team, european le mans series, lmp2 proam