Citroën Racing has appointed rising French motorsport star Doriane Pin as its official Development Driver, a smove that underlines the team’s commitment to nurturing elite young talent while sharpening its technical and competitive edge in the Formula E World Championship.
Pin will make her first official appearance with the team at the prestigious Monaco E-Prix double-header, where she will represent Citroën Racing for the first time.
The announcement comes off the back of a strong run of recent results for the team. Notably, Citroën Racing claimed a podium in the opening race in Berlin and followed it up with an impressive qualifying performance on the Sunday, all of which has helped build momentum heading into Monaco.
Although she sits at an early stage of what is already a remarkable career, Pin represents the next generation of elite French drivers. Her appointment carries particular weight for Citroën as a proudly French manufacturer, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to developing homegrown talent on the global stage of electric motorsport.
A key role in GEN4 development
Crucially, Pin will also support the development and refinement of the team’s upcoming GEN4 Formula E package, helping to optimise performance, energy management systems and software calibration ahead of the next generation of the championship. As part of this role, she will spend significant time behind the wheel, with multiple opportunities to drive Formula E machinery over the coming months. Ultimately, in a series where efficiency and innovation prove decisive, the Development Driver position plays an essential part in gaining a competitive advantage. In a series where efficiency and innovation prove decisive, the Development Driver role plays an essential part in gaining a competitive advantage.
Speaking on her appointment, Citroën Racing Development Driver Doriane Pin said: “I’m really looking forward to this new role and to joining this project.”
“Formula E is a rapidly growing championship, and it’s both exciting to watch and to drive. I’ve already started working on the GEN4 simulator with the team, which has been a great way of understanding the systems and the driving approach.”
“As a French driver, it’s a special feeling to join Citroën. It’s a brand with a strong motorsport heritage, and being part of that story means a lot. I’m excited to get started and to build something together.”
Blais hails Pin as “one of the most promising” young drivers
Citroën Racing Formula E Team Principal Cyril Blais added: “Doriane is one of the most promising and complete young drivers we have seen in recent years.”
“Beyond her results, she brings strong technical insight and a clear ability to translate feedback into performance gains, which is critical in Formula E where we have limited development time.”
“Her involvement in the refinement of our GEN4 package will be extremely valuable as we prepare for the future of the championship. Just as importantly, having a talented young French driver join the team is a proud moment for all of us.”
