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JAMIE CHADWICK Scores Spa Podium After Vector Sport’s Post-Race Penalty

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August 23, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • JAMIE CHADWICK’s No. 18 IDEC Sport Oreca jumped to third after Vector Sport’s Pietro Fittipaldi missed minimum drive time by 1:15, triggering a 1:50 penalty that reshuffled the entire Spa podium.
  • Pole-sitter CHADWICK and co-drivers Laurents Hoerr and Valerio Rinicella capitalized on the infraction, securing their maiden podium in the dramatic post-race reshuffle at the Belgian endurance classic.
  • The penalty sparked a title shake-up: No. 29 Forestier Racing’s Esteban Masson, Oliver Gray and Louis Rousset inherited the points lead on countback, tied with United Autosports at 70 points.

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by John Dagys originally appearing on sportscar365.com

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