We caught up with the Alpine driver about her 2025 look and why her upcoming home round in Zandvoort has her thinking outside the box…

Nina Gademan’s helmet design is one that’s remained a constant presence on track over the years, but this season she’s hoping it’ll help her fly to the top of the timing sheets. 

Winging it with an Alpine flair – Nina Gademan on her 2025 F1 ACADEMY helmet design

Doriane Pin says she’s going to need all her wits about her if she hopes to replicate her Race 1 feat on Sunday, after winning from sixth on the grid.

Doriane Pin might have stolen the show with victory from sixth on the grid in Race 1, but the Mercedes driver says she’s going to need all her wits about her if she hopes to replicate the feat on Sunday.

Pin aiming for perfection in Miami after outsmarting rivals on way to Race 1 victory

Highlights: Round 3 Race 1 in Miami

HIGHLIGHTS: Pin victorious in hectic Miami Race 1

Doriane Pin put all her experience into practice, turning her P6 start into victory in Race 1 on the Miami streets. 

Doriane Pin put all her experience into practice, turning her P6 start into victory in Race 1 on the Miami streets. The Mercedes driver capitalised on a chaotic opening lap and kept Alisha Palmowski at bay to seal her second win of the season.

RACE 1: Pin charges her way through to clinch victory in Miami

Nina Gademan’s performance in Free Practice 2 has raised the Alpine driver's hopes of putting herself in top-three contention in Qualifying.

Nina Gademan’s performance in Free Practice 2 might have been an unexpected surprise, but the Alpine driver says it’s raised her hopes of putting herself in top-three contention in Qualifying.

Gademan expecting to fight for top-three in Miami Qualifying as she overcomes injury setbacks

Doriane Pin got a quick start around the Miami International Autodrome, going fastest on a 1:59.153 in the first 40-minute Free Practice session.

Doriane Pin got a quick start around the Miami International Autodrome, going fastest on a 1:59.153 in the first 40-minute Free Practice session, ahead of Alisha Palmowski and Standings leader Maya Weug.

PRACTICE 1: Pin tops the timesheets in first Miami Practice session 

After a fruitless outing in Round 1, Tina Hausmann claimed a stellar double points finish in Jeddah to propel her to P7 in the Standings.

After a fruitless outing in Round 1, Aston Martin’s Tina Hausmann claimed a stellar double points finish in Jeddah to propel her up to seventh the Standings.

‘It’s all starting to align’ – Hausmann heralds ‘positive step forward’ as she claims Jeddah points haul

As Chloe Chambers and Maya Weug were involved in their own battle for the win, Doriane Pin was left to wonder about her sudden lack of pace in Jeddah.

Doriane Pin was unable to launch an effective challenge for the victory during Race 2 in Jeddah. As Chloe Chambers and Maya Weug were involved in their own battle, the Mercedes driver was left to wonder about her sudden lack of pace.

‘I gave everything, so no regrets’ – Pin determined to return to winning ways after Jeddah let-down

Doriane Pin might be leading the Drivers’ Standings, but the Mercedes driver will have to be smart if she hopes to stay there in Jeddah.

Doriane Pin might be leading the Drivers’ Standings after the opening weekend, but the Mercedes driver says she’ll have to be smart if she hopes to stay there during Round 2 in Jeddah.

Pin singles out her priority in Jeddah as she aims to recreate 2024 winning form 

Gademan will not take part in the final day of testing due to damage sustained to the #3 Alpine operated by PREMA car.

Nina Gademan was released from King Abdullah Medical Complex after all precautionary checks were completed.
Gademan will not take part in the final day of testing due to damage sustained to the #3 Alpine operated by PREMA car.

Update: Incident during F1 ACADEMY testing in Jeddah

F1 ACADEMY confirms that an incident occurred today, Saturday 5th April, during testing at Jeddah Corniche Circuit involving the driver of car #3, Nina Gademan. 
Gademan is conscious and has been transferred to King Abdullah Medical Complex for precautionary checks.

Statement: Incident during F1 ACADEMY testing in Jeddah

It was a tough weekend for PREMA Racing as both Nina Gademan and Tina Hausmann had their hopes of a big points haul in Shanghai curtailed.

Whilst Doriane Pin brought home victory in Race 2, it was a tough day for the rest of the PREMA Racing garage as an incident between Nina Gademan and Tina Hausmann curtailed their hopes for a big points haul in Shanghai.

Gademan disappointed by Shanghai outcome as Hausmann vows to fight for the top-five

Highlights: Round 1 Race 2 in Shanghai

HIGHLIGHTS: Pin victorious in Race 2 to seize Drivers' Standings lead 

Doriane Pin made a huge statement of intent as she brought home an assured win in Race 2 and staked her claim to the top of the Drivers’ Standings.

Doriane Pin made a huge statement of intent as she brought home an assured win in Race 2 and staked her claim to the top of the Drivers’ Standings.
Snatching the lead away from pole-sitter Maya Weug on the rolling start, the Mercedes driver controlled the race from thereon out, steadily building up a substantial two-second advantage.


'We nailed it' - Pin thrilled to cap off Shanghai weekend with dominant Race 2 victory

Seizing the lead at the start, the Mercedes driver controlled a Safety Car restart before escaping two seconds clear of Maya Weug behind.

Once Doriane Pin took the lead of Race 2, nobody could catch the Mercedes driver. Seizing the lead at the start, she controlled a Safety Car restart before escaping two seconds clear of Maya Weug behind.
The Ferrari driver secured her second podium of the weekend, with Red Bull Ford’s Chloe Chambers also doing the double after a late gamble on a move past Alba Larsen.


RACE 2: Pin charges to dominant victory in Shanghai ahead of Weug

Left with mixed emotions after Qualifying, the Alpine driver was unable to move higher than P8 but did manage to secure reverse grid pole for Race 1. 

Nina Gademan was left with mixed emotions after Qualifying around the Shanghai International Circuit. Unable to move higher than P8, the Alpine driver did manage to secure reverse grid pole for Race 1 on Saturday. 

Gademan aiming for Race 1 victory and ‘damage control’ after P8 in Shanghai Qualifying 

Doriane Pin started the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season as she means to go on, going quickest in the only Free Practice at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Doriane Pin started the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season as she means to go on, going quickest in the only Free Practice around the Shanghai International Circuit.
The Mercedes driver made a strong start to the opening Practice session of the year, sealing the top spot on her final attempt with a 2:04.198. It was a 1-2 finish for PREMA Racing with Aston Martin’s Tina Hausmann less than a tenth behind in second while Chloe Chambers completed the top three for Red Bull Ford. 

PRACTICE: Pin makes fast start in Shanghai opener

The Mercedes driver was to beat across the three days of pre-season testing around the Shanghai International Circuit.

Doriane Pin was the driver to beat across the three days of pre-season testing around the Shanghai International Circuit.
Ferrari’s Maya Weug was the quickest to get up to speed in the opening morning session as she began to familiarise herself with the Chinese track. However, she was pipped to the post  in the afternoon, with Mercedes driver Pin clocking in 2:03.046 to finish less than a tenth ahead of the Dutch driver.


Pin sets the pace across Shanghai pre-season testing

One Drivers’ title, two Teams’ titles and with 13 wins across two seasons, PREMA Racing are the team with the biggest record to defend in 2025.

One Drivers’ title, two Teams’ titles and with 13 wins to their name across two seasons, PREMA Racing are the team with the biggest record to defend heading into the 2025 season. 
Buoyed by two strong previous campaigns and with three familiar faces in their line-up, the Italian squad are aiming to add more wins to their tally and recover the Drivers’ title they and Doriane Pin missed out on last year. 
Retaining Pin alongside Aston Martin’s Tina Hausmann, PREMA have brought in Alpine’s Nina Gademan to strengthen their line-up, but will they remain such a formidable force this year? 

TEAM GUIDE: Can PREMA Racing’s 2025 roster keep up their winning streak and retain the Teams’ title? 

The 18-year-old will be returning after Aston Martin confirmed Hausmann is to continue representing the team in 2025.

Tina Hausmann will be returning for a sophomore F1 ACADEMY campaign after Aston Martin confirmed the 18-year-old is to continue representing the team in 2025. 
Once again driving with PREMA Racing, Hausmann clinched a top-10 finish in the Drivers’ Standings last season. The Swiss racer ended 2024 on top form, scoring her best result of fourth in the final race of the year at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. 

Tina Hausmann confirmed for second F1 ACADEMY season with Aston Martin 

We chatted to O'Connor to discuss how she prepares for every scenario that could lie ahead and why asking for help is the best way to better yourself.

PREMA Racing's Eimear O'Connor has to be ready for anything on the pit wall - even the smallest split-second decision can decide between success and failure.
As Maya Weug’s Race Engineer - and the calm, encouraging and informative voice over the radio - she helped the Ferrari driver deliver her first win last season. We chatted to O'Connor to discuss how she prepares for every scenario that could lie ahead, how she deals with unpredictability on track and why asking for help is the best way to better yourself.

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