Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks
Summary
Three young drivers named Ella—Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd, and Ella Stevens—are part of McLaren's Driver Development Programme in Formula 1. Häkkinen is the daughter of two-time world champion Mika Häkkinen, while Lloyd and Stevens compete in the F1 Academy, an all-female racing series started in 2023.Key Facts
- Ella Häkkinen, 15, joined McLaren’s programme last year and is the daughter of Mika Häkkinen, who won two F1 world titles with McLaren.
- Häkkinen started karting thanks to her grandmother, and her father gives her advice based on his racing experience.
- Ella Lloyd, 20, and Ella Stevens, 19, race in the F1 Academy, the first all-female Formula 1 series.
- Lloyd was last year’s F1 Academy Rookie of the Year and has a background in show jumping and skiing, which helps her racing skills.
- Lloyd is from Wales and often wears a Welsh dragon on her helmet, showing pride in her heritage and the support from fans back home.
- Ella Stevens has won karting titles and competes alongside the other two Ellas at McLaren.
- The F1 Academy aims to support and develop female drivers in a sport traditionally dominated by men.
- The three drivers help break gender barriers in motorsport and are progressing through McLaren’s racing ranks.
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