Ella Lloyd joins NEOM McLaren's Driver Development Program
McLaren Racing has announced that 19-year-old Ella Lloyd has joined its
Driver Development programme, where she will participate in Formula E's
inaugural Women’s Test in Valencia.
Lloyd, hailing from Wales, began her competitive racing career in 2022 in the
Ginetta Junior Championship, where she scored points in 15 out of 25 races. The
following year, she competed in the Ginetta GT Championship, earning the
vice-champion title.
In early 2024, Ella excelled in the Formula Winter Series, claiming the
Female Driver Trophy multiple times. She also competed in British F4, finishing
the season with three second-place results, one third-place finish, and
numerous points. Additionally, she participated as a Wild Card driver during
the Singapore F1 Academy weekend, scoring points in both races.
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As part of the McLaren Driver Development programme, led by Stephanie
Carlin, Lloyd will join the team’s talent pipeline, aimed at helping drivers
advance toward Formula 1, IndyCar, and Formula E.
Her participation in the Women’s Test for the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team is
scheduled for November 7, 2024, in Valencia, Spain. This test is part of the
Official Pre-Season Testing for the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World
Championship and provides an opportunity to gain experience with the new GEN3
Evo car.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the McLaren Driver Development programme as the
team’s F1 Academy driver in 2025,” said Lloyd. “It’s an honor to drive for a
team with such a rich racing history and a commitment to developing talent.
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“With McLaren, I have everything I need to keep advancing and pushing the
boundaries as a female in motorsport. Thank you to Zak Brown, Stephanie Carlin,
and the entire McLaren team for their trust in me. I can't wait to get racing
in papaya.”
Following F1 Academy regulations limiting drivers to a maximum of two years
in the series, Ella will also represent McLaren in the 2025 F1 Academy season,
racing with Rodin Motorsport.
Source: https://www.fiaformulae.com/
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