Hakkinen's daughter Ella is set to make her debut in Formula 4.

Hakkinen's daughter Ella is set to make her debut in Formula 4.

      "My daughter possesses the determination and skill to succeed."

      Ella Hakkinen, the daughter of two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen, is set to make her single-seater debut in the Central European Formula 4 series this season. The 15-year-old, who is already part of McLaren’s junior program, will compete for Jenzer Motorsport, with her first race scheduled at the Red Bull Ring this weekend. Her well-known father is confident in her potential to reach great heights.

      "My daughter possesses the determination and skill to reach the top," Mika Hakkinen, 57, shared with Ilta-Sanomat newspaper. "Ella is an incredibly gifted racing driver. I say this not just as a father, but based on my experiences as a former top competitor. Her motivation is remarkable. She has a strong desire to be a racing driver, and she has truly embraced the thrill of it.

      "In a few years, we will see a female driver in Formula 1 again, whether that’s Ella or another competitor. The new generation of Formula 1 fans is 40 percent female, and it’s essential for the sport to represent that."

Hakkinen's daughter Ella is set to make her debut in Formula 4.

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Hakkinen's daughter Ella is set to make her debut in Formula 4.

Formula 1 | Ella Hakkinen, the daughter of two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen, is set to make her debut in single-seater racing in the Central European Formula (…)