McLaren Signs British Karting Champ Williams; ELLA HÄKKINEN, LLOYD Lead Roster

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April 22, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ELLA HÄKKINEN headlines McLaren’s three-strong female contingent in the academy, joined by ELLA LLOYD and ELLA STEVENS as part of McLaren’s multi-series development pipeline spanning F1, IndyCar, and WEC.
  • The trio operates within a competitive 11-driver roster that now includes karting standouts alongside established single-seater talents, demonstrating McLaren’s investment in cultivating diverse racing pathways from grassroots to professional categories.
  • McLaren’s female drivers represent the team’s commitment to broadening talent identification, operating parallel to traditional development routes while targeting championship programs across multiple disciplines and racing series globally.

UPCOMING:

  • WSK Euro Series – OK-Junior category racing continues
  • Champions of the Future Series – karting competition schedule ongoing
  • FIA Karting Championships – international calendar progressing through 2026

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

ELLA HAKKINEN ELLA LLOYD ELLA STEVENS

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RacingNews365 Staff originally appearing on racingnews365.com