DORIANE PIN Exits FREC Early to Focus on F1 Academy Championship Victory

December 21, 2025

• DORIANE PIN joined Prema’s fourth FREC entry from round two at Spa but struggled to make an impact while juggling F1 Academy commitments. The constant switching between F4 and FRegional machinery made it difficult for her to find rhythm, leading to her departure after Paul Ricard to focus on what became her championship-winning F1 Academy campaign.
• The Mercedes junior’s FREC stint highlighted the challenges female drivers face when trying to balance multiple series commitments. While Pin’s talent was never questioned, the logistics of managing two different championships with varying technical demands proved too demanding, forcing a strategic choice that ultimately paid off with F1 Academy success.
• Pin’s early FREC exit came as Prema fielded a rotating cast in their fourth car, with fellow Mercedes juniors Alex Powell and Yuanpu Cui also struggling to adapt to the machinery in limited running. Her decision to prioritize F1 Academy proved wise as she captured the championship, demonstrating smart career management despite missing out on valuable FREC experience.

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