Mika Hakkinen’s 14-year-old daughter has signed with ’s driver growth programme.
Ella Hakkinen, who has gained karting races throughout Europe, has been added to McLaren’s younger driver academy alongside British racers Ella Stevens, 19, and Ella Lloyd, 20.
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Whereas Stevens and Lloyd will characterize McLaren in Academy subsequent season – the all-female racing sequence held at grand prix weekends throughout the 12 months – Hakkinen will take a look at single-seater vehicles forward of a possible seat in 2027.
Ella Hakkinen, 14, has signed for McLaren’s driver growth programme (McLaren)
The 14-year-old Finn gained the 2024 Champions of the Future Academy karting race in Cremona, Italy final 12 months.
“Ella is a particularly gifted racing driver,” Mika stated of his daughter, talking to Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, final month.
“I am not simply saying this as a father, however primarily based on my observations as a former prime driver.
“I do not observe the outcomes achieved a lot as how Ella develops as a driver. When there may be growth in that space and the motivation is so as, there’s a likelihood of success.”
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Mika Hakkinen gained the F1 world championship with McLaren in 1998 and 1999, successful 20 races over an 11-year profession within the sport.
Hakkinen (left) joins Ella Stevens (centre) and Ella Lloyd (proper) in McLaren’s academy (McLaren)
McLaren CEO stated: “Whereas I recognise that extra stays to be carried out to extend feminine illustration in motorsport, I’m immensely pleased with the progress we’ve made on this house.
“I hope this indicators to all of the amazingly gifted feminine karters, drivers, engineers, mechanics, marketeers and accountants on the market that our sport is open to all and deeply dedicated to maintaining the unimaginable momentum we have now seen over the previous few years.
“There are such a lot of alternatives each at and away from monitor and I wish to thank NEOM for partnering with us on this house to assist us open extra pathways for girls.
“To now have three gifted younger feminine drivers in our Driver Growth Programme is actually thrilling, and I can not wait to see them hit the monitor.”
