Mercedes Junior Rashid Al-Dhaheri joins R-ace GP for 2026 FREC, aiming to turn strong momentum into a title bid.
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Mercedes Junior Al Dhaheri targets European glory with R-ace GP in 2026 FREC

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…

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F1 Academy Champion Doriane Pin graduates to Development Driver role with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
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F1 Academy Champion Doriane Pin graduates to Development Driver role at Mercedes

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…

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Doriane Pin takes F1 Academy title at the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix
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Pin: Fighting and winning the 2025 F1 Academy title wasn’t an easy task

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…

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Rashid Al Dhaheri will race with R-ace GP in the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy as the Mercedes-AMG F1 Junior steps up.
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Rashid Al Dhaheri joins R-ace GP for 2026 FRME Trophy

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…

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Doriane Pin 2025 F1 Academy, Saudi Arabian GP
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Doriane Pin: 2025 F1 Academy Rookie Test a “really nice experience” with promising results

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…

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Doriane Pin's F1 Academy Las Vegas GP Race 1 win brought her within touching distance of the 2025 championship title.
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“I love winning”: Pin’s F1 Academy Las Vegas Race 1 win leaves title within reach

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…

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Pin and Weug fight for the title as Chambers storms to pole in the final F1 Academy Qualifying session of 2025 at the Las Vegas Street Circuit.
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F1 Academy | Qualifying | Las Vegas GP | Chambers snatches final pole of the 2025 season

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,…

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Doriane Pin Announced as Junior and 2025 F1 Academy Driver
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“It depends on the final result” — Doriane Pin on future after 2025 F1 Academy Championship

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…

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Maya Weug, MP Motorsport and Ferrari Driver Academy, 2025 F1 Academy, claims pole at Singapore GP after exciting Qualifying session
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F1 Academy | Singapore GP | Qualifying | Weug beats Pin to pole as Billard shines

F1 Academy continued its action at the 2025 Singapore GP, with drivers facing Qualifying the humid and wet Marina Bay Circuit. As the championship battle intensified, all eyes were on points leader Doriane Pin, who entered the round with a 20-point advantage over Maya Weug, while Chloe Chambers remained close behind in third. With the…

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