McLaren have announced the signing of Ella Häkkinen to their Driver Development Programme, becoming the youngest driver in their roster.

Ella Häkkinen joins McLaren Racing Driver Development Programme

McLaren have announced that Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens will be representing the team on the 2026 F1 ACADEMY grid, as a part of a two-car entry.

McLaren have announced that two drivers will be representing the team on the 2026 F1 ACADEMY grid, with Ella Lloyd being retained for her sophomore campaign alongside Ella Stevens, who joins their Driver Development Programme

McLaren recruit Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens for 2026 F1 ACADEMY campaign

We take a look at how McLaren's Ella Lloyd and Red Bull Racing's Alisha Palmowski compare in the battle to be named Top Rookie of 2025…

With just seven rounds to make your mark on the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season, taking every opportunity as it comes is crucial even when you’re a Rookie. Two competitors who have done exactly that are Ella Lloyd and Alisha Palmowski, tackling every start, overtake and challenge head on. We take a look at how they compare in the battle to be named Top Rookie of 2025…

HEAD-TO-HEAD: How Lloyd and Palmowski’s fight for Top Rookie honours has played out so far

In a race ultimately decided by a single strategy call, the McLaren driver made the right choice as she claimed her fifth podium of the campaign.

In a race ultimately decided by a single strategy call, Ella Lloyd made the right choice as the McLaren driver claimed her fifth podium of the campaign, promoting her to the top three in the Standings.

Lloyd rejuvenated by podium return in Singapore as she outlines approach for season finale

Ella Lloyd proved to be the driver to beat on the second and final day of running at the Navarra in-season test. 

Ella Lloyd proved to be the driver to beat on the second and final day of running at the Navarra in-season test. The McLaren driver earned the fastest time of the test, completing a 1:46.259 in the final minutes of the morning session to lead Maya Weug by a slender margin.
The 20-year-old was once again a firm fixture at the top of the timesheets throughout the afternoon, as Rodin Motorsport scored a 1-2 with Lloyd’s 1:46.424 putting her two tenths clear of Emma Felbermayr.

Lloyd sweeps Day 2 to end Navarra in-season testing on top 

Sit back and enjoy this extended battle between Emma Felbermayr, Nina Gademan, and Ella Lloyd for the final podium positions in Montreal Race 2.

A Safety Car restart late in the race resulted in a nail-biting final lap battle in Race 2 of F1 ACADEMY's Round 4 in Montreal. Sit back and enjoy this extended battle between Emma Felbermayr, Nina Gademan, and Ella Lloyd for the final podium positions in Canada.

WATCH: A Three-Car Final Lap Fight For The Win In Montreal Race 2

WATCH: A three-car final lap fight for the win in Montreal Race 2

From swapping one type of horsepower for another and why Lloyd has no doubt she’s the fastest in her family, the Welsh racer shares all..

Ella Lloyd has been no stranger to the podium in her rookie F1 ACADEMY season. With four trophies so far, including three P2 finishes in Montreal, it’s about time the McLaren driver faced our quickfire questions.

From swapping one type of horsepower for another, to her go-to Nando’s order and why Lloyd has no doubt she’s the fastest in her family, the Welsh racer shares all..


Introducing Ella Lloyd: The McLaren driver on showjumping, sibling rivalries  and balancing two racing series

The McLaren driver admitted that she didn’t think a win wasn’t on the cards, adding that she wasn't considering a title bid despite her triple podium.

Ella Lloyd admitted that she didn’t think a win wasn’t on the cards in Montreal, the McLaren driver adding that she wasn't considering a title bid despite her triple podium finishes.

Lloyd declares podium hat-trick ‘the most we could get’ in Montreal

Developing young racers isn’t an overnight job, but it’s one that’s well worth the effort for F1 Business Operations Director Stephanie Carlin.

Developing young racers to become top class drivers deserving of a place in highest levels of motorsport isn’t an overnight job, but it’s one that’s well worth the effort for McLaren’s F1 Business Operations Director Stephanie Carlin.

Article - Pathways into Motorsport: Stephanie Carlin

‘Sometimes you have to see things to believe it is possible‘ - McLaren’s Stephanie Carlin on moulding the next generation of papaya talent

Enduring a topsy-turvy time in Miami, the McLaren driver reckons she’ll be better off for it and that she has race-winning potential for Round 4.

Ella Lloyd endured a topsy-turvy time in Miami, but the McLaren driver reckons she’ll be better off for it and that she has race-winning potential for Round 4.

Lloyd learning from her mistakes after Lap 1 crash cost her podium challenge in Miami

Following the conclusion of Race 1 at the Miami International Autodrome, Ella Lloyd and Chloe Chong have each been handed penalties for separate incidents.

Lloyd and Chong penalised following Miami Race 1

In the second edition of Follow The Rookies, come behind the scenes with Ella Lloyd and Emma Felbermayr for the Jeddah race weekend.

In the second edition of Follow The Rookies, come behind the scenes with Ella Lloyd and Emma Felbermayr for the Jeddah race weekend - as they experienced it.  

WATCH: Follow The Rookies - Part 2 with Lloyd and Felbermayr in Jeddah 

In Ella Lloyd’s mind, victory in Race 1 was never in doubt from the moment the McLaren driver nailed her getaway from P2 on the run down to Turn 1.

In Ella Lloyd’s mind, victory in Race 1 was never in doubt from the moment the McLaren driver nailed her getaway from P2 on the run down to the first corner.

Lloyd credits ‘massive step forward’ for propelling her to flawless Jeddah Race 1 victory

 Highlights: Round 2 Race 1 in Jeddah

HIGHLIGHTS: Lloyd untouchable on way to Jeddah Race 1 victory

Ella Lloyd claimed a masterful maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in Race 1around the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

Ella Lloyd claimed a masterful maiden F1 ACADEMY victory around the Jeddah Corniche Circuit as she seized the lead from her Rodin Motorsport teammate Emma Felbermayr at the first corner to win Race 1.

RACE 1: Lloyd clings on for maiden victory in Jeddah ahead of Weug and Palmowski

Ella Lloyd was satisfied with her first introduction to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, ending the first day of running at the top of the timesheets.

Lloyd pleased by progress at Rodin after topping Day 1 in Jeddah

Ella Lloyd was in fine form on her first visit to the Jeddah as the McLaren driver led the field on the first day of in-season testing.

Ella Lloyd was in fine form on her first visit to the Jeddah as the McLaren driver led the field on the first day of in-season testing in Saudi Arabia.

Lloyd quickest on opening day of Jeddah in-season testing

Ending the first weekend of her rookie F1 ACADEMY season on a positive note, Lloyd secured two points finishes after starting from outside the top-10.

Ella Lloyd ended the first weekend of her rookie F1 ACADEMY season on a positive note, securing two firm points finishes despite starting from outside the top-10. Forced to start Race 1 from the pit lane after her tyres were found to be under pressure on the grid, Lloyd managed to steer clear of trouble. Benefitting from three Safety Car restarts, she earned a P6 finish after penalties elsewhere in the field.

Lloyd looking to ‘get into the groove’ after double points finish in Shanghai as she sets goal for Jeddah

After clinching the 2024 Drivers’ title but narrowly missing out on the double, Rodin Motorsport will be aiming to deliver both sets of silverware. 

After clinching the 2024 Drivers’ title but narrowly missing out on doing the double, Rodin Motorsport will be aiming to deliver both sets of silverware this time around.
Welcoming an all-new line-up, rookies Emma Felbermayr and Ella Lloyd are partnering up with 2023 returnee Chloe Chong. Race winners on nine occasions last year, courtesy of eventual Champion Abbi Pulling, the New Zealand outfit know they’ll face stiff competition in their efforts to repeat that feat in 2025.

TEAM GUIDE: Rodin Motorsport’s 2025 line-up striving for success

Bianca Bustamante and Ella Lloyd will get their first taste of Formula E next month, driving in the World Championship's first-ever Women's Test.

Bianca Bustamante and Ella Lloyd will get their first taste of Formula E next month when the pair get behind the wheel for the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team at the World Championship's Women's Test.


Bustamante and Lloyd to drive for NEOM McLaren in Formula E's Women's Test

The Welsh driver has joined the McLaren Driver Development programme to represent the team for the 2025 campaign with Rodin Motorsport.

Ella Lloyd will be embarking on her first full F1 ACADEMY season next year, with the Welsh racer joining the McLaren Driver Development programme to represent the team for the 2025 campaign with Rodin Motorsport.

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