JAMIE CHADWICK’s Le Mans Debut Proves She Belongs in Endurance Elite

June 15, 2025

by RACERS // from www.racers-behindthehelmet.com

• JAMIE CHADWICK made a statement in her Le Mans debut, proving she belongs at endurance racing’s highest level. The three-time W Series champion arrived at Circuit de la Sarthe leading the ELMS standings after wins at Barcelona and Le Castellet, and quickly adapted to the iconic 13.6km circuit. Despite qualifying 14th, she and teammates André Lotterer and Mathys Jaubert climbed steadily through the field, with CHADWICK delivering faultless stints both in daylight and challenging night conditions.
• The IDEC Sport squad ran a brilliant strategic race, finding themselves in genuine podium contention by mid-race. CHADWICK’s pace was consistently strong in the 3:42 range, and she gained valuable positions during Full Course Yellows while maintaining composure in heavy traffic. Her adaptation to night racing was particularly impressive, closing the gap to her more experienced teammates with each stint and helping keep the #18 Oreca in the top six for most of the race.
• Heartbreak struck just past the halfway mark when Lotterer lost the right rear wheel, stranding the car trackside and ending what had been a masterclass performance. The mechanical failure robbed CHADWICK of a likely podium finish and the chance to complete her first 24-hour race, but her debut confirmed what we’ve been saying all along—she has the speed and racecraft for endurance racing’s elite level. Now leading the ELMS standings, she heads to Imola with momentum and proven credentials at motorsport’s most demanding test.

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