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McLaren sign Mika Hakkinen’s daughter as emergency Qatar GP measure announced – RacingNews365 Review
McLaren has signed Ella Hakkinen, the daughter of two-time F1 champion Mika Hakkinen, and Ella Stevens to its driver development programme, expanding opportunities for women in motorsport and STEM careers. This move is part of their commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the racing world. Emergency measures are being taken for the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix to address high tyre wear issues at the Lusail International Circuit. McLaren CEO Zak Brown has criticized Max Verstappen, calling him a ‘bruiser’ and questioning his aggressive driving style. Toto Wolff is cautious about Mercedes’ advantage in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, despite past dominance in cool conditions at the circuit. Porsche is set to enter a second factory team into Formula E for the upcoming Gen4 era, showcasing a strong commitment to the all-electric racing series.
