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McLaren will run two cars in F1 Academy next season in an expansion of its female driver development commitment that also includes signing Ella Hakkinen, the daughter of two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika
Next season, McLaren will have two cars in the F1 Academy, expanding its commitment to female driver development with the addition of Ella Hakkinen, daughter of two-time F1 World Champion Mika.
Joining existing driver Ella Lloyd will be Ella Stevens, who topped the F1A rookie test and will debut in single-seaters in 2026 after finishing as runner-up in the British KZ2 Karting Championship.
Lloyd, currently third in the 2025 championship standings, will continue in F1 Academy for another year with one victory to her name.
Both McLaren F1A cars will be run by Rodin Motorsport, with the second car competing under the F1 Academy McLaren Oxagon banner.
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown acknowledges the need for more female representation in motorsport, hoping their efforts inspire talented females to pursue careers in various roles within the sport.
