The 22-year-old French driver came out on top last season ahead of Maya Weug, becoming the third champion of the all-female series after Marta García in 2023 and Abbi Pulling in 2024.
The reigning champion also received a special message from Susie Wolff, managing director of F1 Academy, who congratulated her on the opportunity.
Doriane Pin – Photo: RacePictures
She highlighted how special the moment would be, explaining that it would truly sink in only once she was strapped into the car and the engine fired up.
She pointed out the sheer speed the car would carry, particularly on the straights and through iconic sections like Maggots and Becketts, describing them as an incredible experience in an F1 machine.
“Doriane, our F1 Academy champion. Your first Formula 1 test, what a special day. It won’t feel real until you’re strapped in and the engine fires up, but once you head out onto the track at Silverstone, you’ll realise just how fast that car is, especially down the straights and through the Maggots and Becketts section, such an incredible sequence in an F1 car.”
While acknowledging the natural urge to push for a quick lap time, she stressed the importance of building up gradually, trusting the engineers and following their guidance. Above all, she encouraged her to enjoy every second of the experience, adding that the entire team would be supporting her and was proud of her achievement.
“I know you’ll be eager to put in a quick lap to show what you can do, but build up to it, trust and listen to the engineers around you as they guide you, and most importantly enjoy every moment. We’ll be cheering you on from afar, we’re proud of you. Good luck.”