JAMIE CHADWICK Makes History as First Female Hypercar Reserve Driver in WEC

November 18, 2025

• JAMIE CHADWICK breaks new ground as the first woman to serve as a Hypercar reserve driver in the World Endurance Championship, joining Genesis Magma Racing for 2026. The three-time W-Series champion will also handle development responsibilities, building on her recent test experience with the GMR-001 Hypercar at Magny-Cours. This marks another significant step forward for women in the top tier of endurance racing.
• The F1 Academy concludes its season at the Las Vegas GP for the first time, with DORIANE PIN and MAYA WEUG battling for the championship title under the Nevada lights. This gives the all-female series a marquee stage as part of F1’s showcase weekend, demonstrating how women’s racing continues to earn premium placement on major racing calendars.
• CHADWICK described her first Hypercar experience as “amazing,” praising the car’s straight-line speed and sophisticated driver systems that offer new tools for performance optimization. Her development role promises to enhance her racing skills across categories, as she applies engineering insights gained from constant testing back to her competitive programs.

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