JAMIE CHADWICK Makes History as First Woman to Win ELMS Race Overall

May 4, 2025

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JAMIE CHADWICK made European Le Mans Series history by becoming the first woman to win overall, leading IDEC Sport’s #18 Oreca to victory at Le Castellet in a rain-soaked thriller. Starting from fourth overall, Chadwick navigated treacherous opening conditions that saw multiple crashes, dropping to 18th before methodically charging back through the field with her silver-rated teammate Mathys Jaubert delivering the crucial final stint.
The British trailblazer’s second ELMS victory in just two rounds showcases her rapid adaptation to prototype racing, following her Barcelona LMP2 class win. Despite a challenging start on slick tires in wet conditions, CHADWICK demonstrated the racecraft that’s defined her career – from youngest British GT champion to W Series triple crown winner to IndyNXT breakthrough – executing flawless strategy alongside Daniel Juncadella and Jaubert.
With back-to-back wins, CHADWICK and IDEC Sport now lead the LMP2 championship heading to Imola in July. Her measured post-race comments – “We’ve just been trying to learn as much as we can, no mistakes, and that’s just paid off” – underscore the methodical approach that’s making her a prototype force while continuing to shatter barriers for women in motorsport’s top categories.