JAMIE CHADWICK Makes History Testing Williams FW47 at Portimao

October 9, 2026

• JAMIE CHADWICK became only the second woman to test a Williams F1 car, completing 32 laps in the FW47 at Portimao. She described the experience as “phenomenal,” praising the car’s precision, braking performance, and downforce capabilities.
• CHADWICK’s decorated career includes three W Series championships, becoming the first woman to win British GT Championship and British F3 events, plus making history as INDY NXT’s first female road course winner at Road America.
• After competing in European Le Mans Series with IDEC Sport and becoming first woman to drive a Hypercar at Le Mans testing day, CHADWICK now advises F1 Academy while serving as Williams Team Ambassador.
• SUSIE WOLFF, F1 Academy Managing Director and the first woman to test for Williams in 2015, provided crucial guidance. Both she and current Williams drivers Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz supported CHADWICK throughout the preparation process.
• CHADWICK believes her test proves women can compete in F1, emphasizing the need to nurture grassroots talent through Formula Four into Formula Two before a female driver reaches the grid.

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