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

May 4, 2025

• 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.

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