Although she came close to breaking into the top 10 in Shanghai, Ella Stevens was left wanting more after completing her first weekend in F1 ACADEMY.

‘I’m capable of doing a lot better’ – Stevens determined to progress after ticking off debut F1 ACADEMY weekend

McLaren have revealed the liveries that Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens will be racing in for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.

McLaren have revealed the liveries that Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens will be racing in for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.
Both drivers are members of the McLaren Driver Development Programme and will share the same garage this year, driving with Rodin Motorsport.

FIRST LOOK: McLaren unveil Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens' 2026 F1 ACADEMY liveries

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has set out his targets for Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens, as the team back two drivers on the 2026 grid.

McLaren Formula 1 Team Principal Andrea Stella has set out his targets for Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens, as the team back two drivers on the 2026 F1 ACADEMY grid.

McLaren Team Principal Stella outlines F1 ACADEMY goals for Lloyd and Stevens

As the 2026 grid fills up, find out more about the drivers announced for the upcoming F1 ACADEMY campaign.

With two months to go until the fourth F1 ACADEMY campaign kicks off in Shanghai, the grid is rapidly taking shape. Meeting new faces and welcoming back returning favourites, here is the lowdown on the 16 full-time drivers that have been confirmed for 2026 so far…

Who are the 2026 F1 ACADEMY drivers?

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

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