JAMIE CHADWICK Scores Breakthrough ELMS Podium at Spa After Strong Opening Stint

August 24, 2026

• JAMIE CHADWICK and IDEC Sport converted pole position into their first 2026 ELMS podium at Spa, finishing fourth on-road before penalties promoted them to third, ending a four-race streak of fourth-place results.
• CHADWICK delivered a stellar opening stint, expertly managing multiple safety car restarts to maintain second position through chaotic early-race conditions, establishing crucial track position for her co-drivers Rinicella and Hörr.
• Valerio Rinicella secured LMP2 pole with a 2:01.268 lap and executed a strong closing stint, while Laurents Hörr fought through midfield traffic to keep the #18 Oreca in podium contention throughout.
• The podium moves CHADWICK to third in LMP2 standings with 52 points, just 18 behind the championship lead, with momentum heading to her home round at Silverstone on September 13.

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