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McLaren has announced the signing of Ella Lloyd for its driver development programme.
McLaren has signed 19-year-old Ella Lloyd to its driver development programme, where she will represent the team in F1 Academy next season. Lloyd, a Welsh driver, will also participate in the all-female Formula E test next month in Valencia. The test is part of FE’s first-ever FIA championship all-female test, with up to 22 women testing the latest Gen3 EVO machinery. Lloyd’s rapid progression through the junior ladder, debuting professionally in 2022, led to four podium finishes in British F4 this year. Additionally, she scored points in both races as a wild card driver in the recent Singapore F1 Academy round. Lloyd will represent McLaren in the F1 Academy while racing for Rodin Motorsport. Commenting on the opportunity, Lloyd expressed her excitement to be part of McLaren’s Driver Development programme, emphasizing the team’s history and talent development. She thanked Zak Brown, Stephanie Carlin, and the McLaren team for their support and looks forward to racing in the distinctive papaya color.
