Mika Hakkinen Sees F1 Future for 'Badass' Daughter Ella
Two-time F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen believes a female driver will reach the sport's elite level by 2030, and he's not shy about naming his daughter, Ella, as a frontrunner.
Ella, 14, is already making waves in the Champions of the Future karting series, and her father is convinced she has the talent, drive, and mentality to succeed at the highest level.
Female drivers will rise to the highest level by 2030 – whether it's Ella or someone else.
Hakkinen sees a seismic shift coming in the male-dominated world of motorsport, driven by a new generation of fans that is 40 percent female.
Author's summary: Mika Hakkinen predicts female F1 driver by 2030.