ELLA HÄKKINEN Shows Promise in F4 CEZ Debut at Red Bull Ring

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April 13, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ELLA HÄKKINEN tackled a 27-car F4 CEZ grid at Red Bull Ring, starting sixth in race one before finishing 11th post-penalty, demonstrating composure against experienced competition in her maiden single-seater outing.
  • The 15-year-old McLaren junior secured consecutive top-10 finishes across her opening weekend, backed by promising karting credentials and the youngest-ever recruitment into McLaren’s development programme in 2025.
  • HÄKKINEN joined MATHILDA PAATZ and JADE JACQUET on the women’s trophy podium, marking a successful learning weekend despite a 15th-place finish in race three as she adapted to Formula 4 machinery.
  • Mika Häkkinen backed his daughter’s talent beyond family ties, noting F1’s 40-percent female fanbase demands on-track representation while ELLA focuses on building experience rather than immediate results at this career stage.

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Michael Delaney originally appearing on f1i.com