Doriane Pin, the 2025 F1 Academy champion, said seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton inspired her and later offered advice after she joined the Mercedes junior programme.
On the Beyond The Grid podcast, Pin recalled watching Hamilton win titles as a child, described it as surreal to work alongside him at Mercedes, and said they still discuss her progress occasionally.
Pin joined the Mercedes junior programme in 2024 and, backed by the Brackley outfit, won the F1 Academy title in her second year before signing with Mercedes as a development driver. Pin praised Mercedes' close support, saying team personnel are very accessible as she continues learning within the Mercedes family.
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