ELLA HAKKINEN: Mika Too Emotional to Attend Most F4 Races

May 21, 2026

• ELLA HAKKINEN, 15-year-old McLaren junior and daughter of two-time F1 champ Mika, sits 14th in F4 CEZ standings after single-seater debut with Jenzer this year.
• The Finnish teen admits she races better without trackside father because “he’s really emotional,” though values his insights on race preparation, recovery, and driving lines from vintage footage.
• Joined McLaren development program November 2025, following Mika’s legacy with the Woking outfit where he captured 1998-99 titles before 2001 sabbatical ended his career.

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