Ella Häkkinen — FIA F4 Driver

Driven to go Further

About

Driven to go Further

Ella Häkkinen is a fierce, brave, and talented racing driver. Ella started racing in go-karts thanks to her grandmother bringing her to a rental go-kart track when she was 11 years old. From there, Ella competed in national karting championships in the Czech Republic, and then continued into international karting racing championships. In November 2025, Ella was admitted into the McLaren Driver Development Program following her strong performances in international karting with Fusion Motorsport.

In 2026, Ella started a Formula 4 testing program, and is racing in the Central European Formula 4 series with Jenzer Motorsport. Ella has accumulated strong performances in her F4 series, achieving many female victories and rookie podiums. Ella strives to reach the pinnacle of motorsport — with her speed and team, only time will tell.

Ella Häkkinen on the top step of the podium at the Champions of the Future Academy round in Cremona — P1 in Cremona, ItalyChampions of the Future Academy Program2024 · 01 / 04

The start of a kart race at Slovakia Ring, Champions of the Future Academy Program — P2 in Slovakia Ring, SlovakiaChampions of the Future Academy Program2025 · 02 / 04

Ella Häkkinen in McLaren team wear at the McLaren Technology Centre — McLaren Driver Development Announcement2025 · 03 / 04

Ella Häkkinen on the podium with her trophy at Most, Czech Republic — P1 (Rookie) Most, Czech RepublicCEZ Formula 4 series2026 · 04 / 04

2026 Calendar

January

February

March

April

Red Bull Ring

May

Salzburgring

June

Slovakia Ring

July

Paul Ricard

August

Autodrom Most

September

Autodrom Brno

October

Hungaroring

November

December

TheProgression

2023

Category
Mini 60

Team
Babyrace

Championships
2024

Category
OKNJ / OKJ

Team
Fusion Motorsport

Championships
2025

Category
OKN / OK Senior

Team
Fusion Motorsport

Championships
2026

Category
Formula 4

Team
Jenzer Motorsport

Championships

The Team Behind

Racing at this level is a team effort. Ella is proud to be supported by these partners.

The talent pathway of McLaren Racing, the Formula 1 team, which supports promising young drivers as they climb the ladder towards the top of the sport.

In November 2025 Ella joined the McLaren Driver Development Programme, becoming the youngest female driver ever to join the prestigious academy.

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Family-owned Finnish group of companies with roots going back 125 years, active in packaging, daily goods wholesale and technical trade across more than 30 countries.

Known for supporting Finnish racing drivers, Wihuri began sponsoring Ella in 2025.

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Global sustainability company providing water, hygiene and infection-prevention solutions and services to customers in more than 40 industries.

Ecolab’s partnership with Ella began in 2025.

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Bell Racing makes automobile and karting racing helmets, trusted by drivers at every level of motorsport.

Bell’s sponsorship of Ella began in 2026.

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Racing together