McLaren has announced that it has signed Ella Hakkinen, the daughter of 1998 and 1999 F1 drivers' champion Mika Hakkinen, and Ella Stevens to its driver development programme.
The team, with which the elder Hakkinen won his two titles, is "doubling down on its commitment to opening pathways into motorsport and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers for women" through the expansion of its driver roster.
READ MORE: McLaren sign F1 champion's child as it 'doubles down' on important cause
Emergency F1 measure taken for Qatar GP
F1, the FIA, and Pirelli have agreed to an emergency measure for the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix to mitigate the danger of potential tyre blowouts.
The Lusail International Circuit has become renowned for high tyre wear since its introduction to the calendar, putting the structural integrity of Pirelli's rubber at risk.
Max Verstappen branded a 'bruiser' in remarkable Zak Brown criticism
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has criticised Max Verstappen by branding him as a "bruiser", insisting the Dutchman can be "too aggressive" at times.
Verstappen heads into this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix 49 points adrift of McLaren's Lando Norris in the F1 drivers' title, knowing that if he falls 10 further points behind his chances of a record-equalling fifth consecutive crown will be over.
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Toto Wolff plays down Mercedes advantage: 'We've been bitten before'
Toto Wolff has moved to dampen expectations around Mercedes ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton dominated the round in Nevada last season, exploiting the W15's love of cool conditions to finish one-two under the lights of Sin City.
READ MORE: Toto Wolff plays down Mercedes advantage: 'We've been bitten before'
Porsche make huge Formula E Gen4 announcement
Porsche has confirmed that it will enter a second factory team into Formula E for the start of the Gen4 era.
Formula E's next generation of car – the Gen4 – will be introduced competitively at the end of 2026, for what will be the 13th season of the all-electric series.
Red Bull 'politics' instrumental in driver decision 'problem'
Juan Pablo Montoya believes internal politics at Red Bull is playing a role as the Milton Keynes-based squad continues to weigh up its driver options for the 2026 F1 season.
The six-time constructors' champion has already delayed making its final call on who will partner Max Verstappen and which drivers will fill both seats at Racing Bulls.
READ MORE: Red Bull 'politics' instrumental in driver decision 'problem'
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