JAMIE CHADWICK Breaks Barrier as First Woman in Le Mans Hypercar Class

July 30, 2026

• JAMIE CHADWICK achieves historic milestone as first woman to compete in Le Mans’ premier Hypercar category, elevating from secondary class debut just one year prior.
• Despite decades of female participation at La Sarthe, the benchmark for women’s performance remains a nearly century-old result that stands unmatched today.
• CHADWICK’s breakthrough comes generations after women would have faced outright competition bans, marking significant progress in endurance racing accessibility and opportunity.

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