CHADWICK, PIN, WADOUX Eye Hypercar Drives After Le Mans Breakthrough Laps

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June 9, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • JAMIE CHADWICK made history as first woman to lap Circuit de la Sarthe in Hypercar, serving as Genesis Magma reserve driver while targeting full-time seat in WEC’s premier category.
  • DORIANE PIN competes in LMP2 with Duqueine Oreca, leveraging Peugeot factory driver status and F1 Academy championship to pursue eventual Hypercar opportunity with manufacturer backing.
  • LILOU WADOUX races Richard Mille AF Corse Ferrari in GT3, building on 2022 Toyota Hypercar test experience as first woman in top prototype since 2011.
  • Female Le Mans representation drops from five entries in 2025 to just two French drivers this year, highlighting ongoing challenge for women securing competitive endurance racing seats.

UPCOMING:

  • 24 Hours of Le Mans – June 14, 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.channelnewsasia.com