JAMIE CHADWICK Eyes Hypercar Seat After Historic Le Mans Test

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July 10, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • JAMIE CHADWICK pivoted from single-seaters to endurance racing after two Indy NXT seasons yielded no clear IndyCar path, joining Genesis Magma Racing’s development program in LMP2 where opportunity and seat availability exceed open-wheel categories.
  • The three-time W Series champion became first woman to test a Hypercar at Le Mans circuit before the 2026 race, experiencing Genesis’ hybrid prototype at full speed on the iconic Mulsanne Straight as team reserve driver.
  • CHADWICK secured three ELMS victories and third in drivers’ championship during 2025 debut season with Genesis, now focusing on performance refinement over results in her sophomore campaign while mastering multi-class traffic management and calculated risk-taking.
  • Transitioning from raw Indy NXT machinery to sophisticated Hypercars requires mastering hybrid systems, Motor Generator Unit energy deployment, and in-cockpit adjustments across differential, brake migration, and aerodynamic settings during three-to-four-hour stints.

UPCOMING:

  • 6 Hours of São Paulo – ELMS round

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Madeline Coleman originally appearing on www.nytimes.com