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JAMIE CHADWICK’s Recovery Drive Falls Short in Rain-Soaked Silverstone ELMS

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September 15, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • JAMIE CHADWICK executed an impressive recovery drive at her home Silverstone ELMS round, charging from 22nd overall and 11th in LMP2 after opening-lap spin to battle into top-10 before weather intervened.
  • British driver demonstrated superior pace in treacherous conditions, systematically dispatching LMP2 ProAm field with consistent sub-1:49 laps while managing traffic strategically to climb nine positions during opening stint.
  • CHADWICK’s strong performance built on maiden 2026 ELMS podium at Spa-Francorchamps and continued IDEC Sport’s consistency after four consecutive fourth-place finishes in opening rounds at Barcelona, Paul Ricard, Imola.
  • Team’s title challenge remains intact despite 11th-place finish—first result outside points-paying positions this season—with IDEC Sport holding fourth in championship with 52 points heading to Portimão finale October 9-10.

UPCOMING:

  • European Le Mans Series – Portimao, October 9-10, 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com