Emirati driver Rashid Al Dhaheri will step up to the FIA F3 Championship in 2027 with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR), following an impressive campaign in the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The 18-year-old Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 Junior Team driver joins the Dutch outfit after finishing fourth in the 2026 FREC standings, securing three victories,…
Rashid Al-Dhaheri will compete in the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) with R-ace GP, strengthening his position within the Mercedes Junior Team. The move signals clear intent from both driver and team as they target consistent podium contention across Europe. Al Dhaheri to continue building on strong early momentum with R-ace GP as he…
2025 F1 Academy Champion Doriane Pin will take the next step in her career as a Development Driver for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. The French driver graduates from the team’s Junior Programme following a title-winning season and moves into a broader role with the works outfit. Pin claimed the 2025 F1 Academy title with…
Doriane Pin bounced back in emphatic fashion to claim the 2025 F1 Academy title, after seeing the championship slip from her grasp in 2024. The French driver’s talent, resilience and consistency shone throughout the season, traits that have been evident since her early days in karting. Pin’s potential was recognised early by the Mercedes Formula…
R-ace GP has confirmed Rashid Al Dhaheri as its first driver for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy, immediately positioning itself as a front-running contender. The Emirati arrives with proven Formula Regional pedigree and backing from the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 Junior Team, adding both speed and profile to the French squad’s winter programme. Home-region…
The inaugural F1 Academy Rookie Test, held at the Circuito de Navarra in September 2025, has been hailed as a landmark for the future of female motorsport talent. The event brought together 18 rookies eligible for the 2026 season, offering them the chance to showcase their abilities while learning directly from the current F1 Academy…
Doriane Pin’s F1 Academy Las Vegas GP Race 1 win brought her within touching distance of the 2025 Championship title. The Mercedes driver benefited from rival Maya Weug’s early DNF before making her own luck with an aggressive overtake. Pin’s fourth win of the season leaves her just needing a P6 finish in Race 2…
The final Qualifying session of the 2025 F1 Academy season opened at the Las Vegas Street Circuit with eighteen drivers fighting for pole position, yet the spotlight rested squarely on title contenders Doriane Pin and Maya Weug. Pin, supported by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and leading the championship with 151 points for PREMA Racing,…
As the 2025 F1 Academy season reaches its decisive stages, French driver Doriane Pin finds herself at a significant crossroads in her career. With strong performances already behind her and the prospect of securing the championship still in sight, the 21-year-old is considering where her long-term path may lead. For many drivers, the dream of…
The 2025 F1 Academy Championship is heading towards a thrilling conclusion after an eventful Round 6 in Singapore. With only the Las Vegas finale remaining, Doriane Pin leads the Drivers’ Championship by just nine points ahead of Maya Weug, setting up a tense final battle between the two Prema Racing teammates. After two exciting races…
