CÉLIA MARTIN & JAMIE CHADWICK Shine in ELMS Barcelona Season Opener Drama

April 7, 2025

by Stephen Kilbey // from www.dailysportscar.com

• CÉLIA MARTIN delivered a breakthrough performance for Iron Dames, qualifying the #85 Porsche on the front row then immediately seizing the lead from pole position at the start. Her consistent pace and error-free driving laid the foundation for what became a dominant run, suddenly positioning her as the Bronze driver to beat in GT class competition.
• JAMIE CHADWICK played a crucial role in IDEC Sport’s LMP2 Pro victory alongside teammates Mathys Jaubert and Daniel Juncadella. As part of Genesis Magma Racing’s ‘Trajectory Programme,’ she helped secure a statement win that exceeded expectations for what was supposed to be a learning year, proving both driver and manufacturer are serious contenders in 2025.
• The Barcelona opener showcased exactly why ELMS remains the proving ground for Europe’s best emerging talent. Both women capitalized on prime opportunities – Martin’s front-row qualifying translating to immediate race leadership, while Chadwick’s team executed a perfect strategy to claim overall victory in their class despite intense late-race pressure from experienced competitors.

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