JAMIE CHADWICK Tests Williams FW47 F1 Car at Portimão Circuit

September 24, 2026

• JAMIE CHADWICK becomes third woman to drive current-gen F1 car, completing 32 laps at Portimão in Williams FW47. Joins JESSICA HAWKINS (Aston Martin, 2023) and DORIANE PIN (Mercedes) in exclusive group.
• Three-time W Series champion delivered quality technical feedback during test, providing Williams valuable data ahead of Portimão’s 2027 F1 calendar return. Second woman to drive Williams F1 car after SUSIE WOLFF.
• CHADWICK currently competes in ELMS with IDEC Sport, becoming first female LMP2 class winner. Also first woman to drive Hypercar at Le Mans Test Day, serves as Genesis Magma Racing WEC reserve.
• Career includes first British GT female champion (2015), first Indy NXT woman to win road course race (2024), and first female winner in 15 years. Extensive preparation at Williams Grove facility preceded test.
• Beyond driving, CHADWICK serves as Williams F1 Academy Adviser and founded Jamie Chadwick Series karting platform to develop young female racers, leveraging experience to mentor next generation toward single-seater progression.

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