JAMIE CHADWICK Completes 32 Laps in Williams F1 Test at Portimao Circuit

September 24, 2026

• JAMIE CHADWICK logged 32 laps in Williams’ FW47 at Portimao, marking a significant milestone as the three-time W Series champion transitions from all-female competition to F1 machinery testing opportunities.
• The British driver became the second woman to test an F1 car in 2026, following Mercedes junior DORIANE PIN’s April session, continuing gradual progress since GIOVANNA AMATI’s 1992 qualifying attempt.
• CHADWICK drew parallels to SUSIE WOLFF’s Williams test inspiration, emphasizing her role in motivating the next generation while acknowledging the FW47’s performance exceeded expectations by significant margins at the Portuguese venue.

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