Ella Lloyd

Formula racing // Welsh

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Birthday:

July 1, 2005 (20)

Birthplace:

Wales

racing type:

Formula racing

team(s):

F1 Academy 2025

racing status:

Pro

height (cm):

165

residence:

Wales

inspiration(s):

Ella Lloyd's father, Chris Lloyd

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Welsh racing driver Ella Lloyd has rapidly risen through the motorsport ranks, culminating in her selection for McLaren’s Driver Development Programme to compete in F1 Academy for the 2025 season.

EARLY YEARS

Growing up in Wales, Ella was born into a family with strong sporting roots. Her father, Chris Lloyd, is a Paralympic skier who also holds a rallying license, having represented Great Britain at the 2018 Paralympics. Both her parents and brother hold rallying licenses, creating a motorsports-rich environment from an early age. Before racing cars, she achieved success in other sports, winning the 148 Bronze League area 35 Wales with her horse Elvira and claiming Gold at the Welsh Skiing Championship in Champery in 2019.

EARLY SUCCESS

Lloyd’s competitive racing journey began in 2022 in the Ginetta Junior Championship, where she scored points in 15 of 25 races. Her breakthrough came in 2023 in the Ginetta GT5 Challenge with Xentek Motorsport, securing 10 wins, 10 pole positions, and 17 podiums on her way to a runner-up finish in the championship. In 2024, Ella made the transition to single-seaters in the Formula Winter Series before joining JHR Developments for the British F4 Championship, where she achieved multiple podium finishes.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2022: Scored points in 15 of 25 races in Ginetta Junior Championship[1].
2023: Vice-Champion in Ginetta GT5 Challenge with 10 wins, 10 pole positions, and 17 podiums[1].
2024: Secured three P2 finishes (Silverstone, Knockhill, Brands Hatch GP) and one P3 finish (Donington Park) in British F4 Championship[1][2].
2024: Scored points in both races as F1 Academy Wild Card driver in Singapore[3].
2024: Selected for McLaren Driver Development Programme[3].
2024: Participated in Formula E’s first Women’s Test with NEOM McLaren in Valencia, Spain[3].

REPUTATION

In just a few years of competition, Ella has established herself as one of the most promising talents in British motorsport. Her consistent performances across different racing categories demonstrate versatility and adaptability. Lloyd’s rapid progression from Ginetta championships to single-seaters, along with her selection for the prestigious McLaren Driver Development Programme, highlights the motorsport industry’s recognition of her potential. Her diverse sporting background in show jumping and skiing further underscores her exceptional athletic ability.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

For 2025, Ella will represent McLaren Racing in the F1 Academy championship with Rodin Motorsport. To prepare for this important step, she is competing in the F4 UAE Trophy Series with Xcel Motorsport to gain experience on international circuits. While focused on her F1 Academy campaign, Lloyd has expressed openness to various career paths in motorsport, including potential opportunities in Formula E following her test with the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team.