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McLaren shake-up driver lineup as THREE racing stars dropped
McLaren Racing has announced the removal of three drivers from their young driver programme, with one F1 hopeful being signed.
The team’s driver development programme aims to assist young drivers in advancing their careers, with recent signee Ella Hakkinen, daughter of F1 champion Mika Hakkinen, leading the pack.
Among the program’s members were Pato O’Ward, Dries Van Langendonck, and Ella Lloyd, but three have been let go.
Ugo Ugochukwu, Martinius Stenshorne, and Brando Badoer will not be part of McLaren’s driver development programme beyond this year.
Additionally, McLaren confirmed the signing of Matteo De Palo, an 18-year-old currently competing in the Formula Regional European Championship.
