JASMINE SHAW Shines at Spa, Eyes GT Future from Caterham 270R Front Row

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July 18, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • JASMINE SHAW qualified career-best fourth at Spa despite never visiting the circuit, demonstrating maturity against experienced veterans in the 50+ car Caterham 270R field after starting karting at 15.
  • The 20-year-old Cotswolds driver pivoted from Fiesta Juniors to Caterhams via single-seater testing, influenced by F1 Academy’s growth and another female Caterham racer, finding perfect balance between saloon and formula cars.
  • SHAW posted season-best sixth-place finishes at Croft and Donington Park, showing consistency after 12th overall in 2024 debut season, now regularly contending for top-tens in DPR Motorsport machinery.
  • Late starter overcame pandemic delays and COVID setback during BRSCC Fiesta scholarship, gained seven positions in 2022 debut at Brands Hatch, later secured first podium in 2023 Mk7-spec Fiesta finale.

UPCOMING:

  • Caterham 270R Championship continues 2025 season

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