McLaren Junior Driver Ella Stevens endured a demanding yet encouraging start to her 2026 F1 Academy campaign at the Chinese GP, narrowly missing out on a top-10 finish while continuing to build on her experience in single-seater racing. Having competed in the Formula Winter Series during the off-season, the 19 year-old entered the season opener…
The Formula E Rookie Tests always offer an amazing opportunity for young drivers to get behind the wheel of different machinery. As both technical and strategic lessons are to be learned in Formula E, it presents racing drivers with a new challenge. This time, the Rookie Test takes place around the Circuito Permanente Del Jarama…
McLaren have unveiled their striking 2026 F1 Academy liveries, with Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens set to represent the papaya squad in style this season. Returning for her second campaign in the all-female championship, 20-year-old Welsh driver Lloyd continues her journey with McLaren after a promising rookie year. Before stepping up to F1 Academy, Lloyd…
McLaren Formula 1 Team Principal Andrea Stella shared his thoughts ahead of McLaren’s third season in F1 Academy, praising the series for providing a training ground for up and coming female drivers in 2026. “We are great supporters of F1 Academy” he said. “I enjoy the racing as well, I’m entertained during the race weekend…
McLaren Racing has announced an expansion in its Driver Development Programme and will enter a second car into the 2026 F1 Academy season. Ella Lloyd will continue driving for McLaren and will be joined by Ella Stevens. The pair will drive in cars operated by Rodin Motorsport. Additionally, Mika Häkkinen’s daughter, Ella Häkkinen, will also…
Ella Stevens, one of 18 rookies who took part in the inaugural F1 Academy Rookie Test, made an immediate impact by becoming the only driver to dip into the 1:46s during the morning session. Jumping into an F1 Academy car for the first time at the Circuito de Navarra, she quickly got up to speed…
The inaugural F1 Academy Rookie Test, held at the Circuito de Navarra in September 2025, has set the stage for a new generation of female racing talent. With 18 rookies all eligible for the 2026 season, the event was not only a platform to showcase the next wave of racing stars but also an opportunity…
