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 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.

Ella Lloyd joins 2025 F1 ACADEMY grid with McLaren

After finishing P2 in Practice, the McLaren driver is confident that she can throw herself into the 2024 title fight.

Bustamante hoping to be 'one step ahead' in Barcelona as she targets first win of 2024

Eagle-eyed fans might have spotted Bianca Bustamante sporting a striking helmet in Miami - but what's the story behind the eye-catching design?

Behind The Visor: 'A helmet signifies who you are' - Bianca Bustamante on her AI-created Miami design and what it means

For Bianca Bustamante it was a day of what could have been starting P4 on the grid. However, a stall left her fighting to salvage points from Race 1.

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