Pin was the standout performer because the 2024 F1 Academy season received underway in Saudi Arabia, taking the chequered flag in each races in her Mercedes-liveried entry earlier than a communication error within the second outing resulted in her crossing the road twice, with a penalty dropping her to ninth.
Presently third within the standings, trailing Abbi Pulling and Maya Weug – who characterize Alpine and Ferrari respectively -, Pin stands to win a completely funded Formulation Regional European seat for 2025 ought to she win the F1 Academy title.
However the French driver has elected to not wait and has linked up as soon as once more with the Iron Dames, an outfit with which she has beforehand competed in endurance classes and can contest a number of World Endurance Championship rounds, together with the Le Mans 24 Hours, in 2024.
“I really feel grateful for this chance to take part in such a championship,” mentioned Pin. “I am absolutely dedicated to this new problem and may’t wait to be on observe and take advantage of it.
“It is implausible to take one other necessary step in single-seater racing along with Iron Dames and Mercedes.
“Along with Marta, we intention to encourage younger ladies all over the world to pursue their desires fearlessly and embrace alternatives in racing.”
Doriane Pin, Iron Dames, Marta Garcia, Iron Dames
Picture by: Iron Dames
Pin’s team-mate Garcia was the dominant power within the maiden F1 Academy season, scoring seven wins and 5 additional podiums from the 21-race calendar.
Collectively, they’ll embark on the Iron Dames’ first single-seater marketing campaign, competing in a class that’s extensively considered as a stepping stone to Formulation 3.
Iron Dames mission founder Deborah Mayer added: “I am delighted that the Iron Dames mission is coming into FRECA with Doriane and Marta.
“Moving into a brand new single-seater championship is one other step in our drive to advertise and develop the brightest feminine expertise in motor racing.
“We look ahead to seeing them rise to this problem and proceed their journey to the very best stage.”
The FRECA season will start on 12 Could at Hockenheim. It’s possible Pin can be pressured to sit down out the Hungarian spherical, nevertheless, as this clashes with the Barcelona F1 Academy occasion.