JAMIE CHADWICK Launches 5,000 Free Karting Sessions for Girls Under 18

March 3, 2026

• Three-time W Series champion JAMIE CHADWICK is tackling motorsport’s gender gap head-on with her Jamie Chadwick Series, which has already delivered a staggering 4900% increase in female participation across participating tracks. The initiative proves what we’ve been saying all along – when you actually give girls the opportunity to try racing, they show up.
• For 2026, CHADWICK is doubling down with 5,000 free karting sessions for girls under 18, delivered through Daytona Motorsport during school holidays and select weekends nationwide. Registration opens March 8th on International Women’s Day – perfect timing as the F1 season kicks off in Australia, showing how women’s initiatives can align with the sport’s biggest moments.
• Beyond her grassroots work, CHADWICK is actively mentoring the next generation through Williams Academy, specifically praising 19-year-old LIA BLOCK’s “natural talent in abundance” after her F1 Academy win in Singapore, and supporting new team addition JADE JACQUET. She’s also expanding her influence through Sky Sports punditry, proving that champions don’t just race – they build the future of the sport.

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