Hannah Chapman

Hannah Chapman is a Scottish racing driver who carved out a career in the fiercely competitive world of UK motorsport, rising from karting to championship glory in Porsches—all while remaining one of the most consistent voices for grassroots racing in Britain.

EARLY YEARS

Born on July 16, 1993, in Dunbar, Scotland, Chapman got her start like so many racers do: on the kart track. She raced at the same Scottish karting venue where fellow driver Aiden Moffat honed his craft, and the two even became teammates in 2014. It was a proving ground that taught her racecraft, consistency, and how to hold her own in a male-dominated paddock—a skill set she’d need for the rest of her career.

Chapman began racing a Mini Cooper in 2013, entering the Scottish MINI Cooper Cup. The series was fiercely contested, filled with experienced club racers, and offered little room for error. But she didn’t just show up—she competed. And then she started winning.

OTHER INTERESTS

Information about Chapman’s interests outside of motorsport is limited in available sources, though she has taken on brand ambassador roles and hosted motorsport-related events, including a 2024 event for Millers Oils that brought together customers, competition winners, and motorsport enthusiasts. Her involvement suggests someone who’s as engaged with the business and community side of racing as she is with the driving itself.

EARLY SUCCESS

Chapman’s breakthrough came in 2016 when she claimed her first-ever victory in the highly competitive Scottish MINI Cooper Cup. It was a milestone that validated years of hard work and marked her as a serious contender in the series. She went on to secure multiple race wins, pole positions, and podium finishes, including a third-place result during the first-ever Knockhill Reverse Direction Race Weekend—a tricky challenge that rewarded adaptability and racecraft.

Her consistency didn’t go unnoticed. Chapman was honored with the Scottish Motor Racing Club (SMRC) Driver of the Year award on three occasions, a testament to her performances across multiple seasons. She became a regular winner in the Scottish MINI Cooper Cup and claimed multiple class titles, solidifying her reputation as one of the series’ standout drivers.

In 2019, Chapman made the jump to the MINI Challenge UK, stepping up from the Scottish series to compete on a national stage. She joined at the fourth round, held at Knockhill—her home circuit—and finished 23rd in the final standings. It was a learning year, but she impressed with her pace and racecraft.

By 2024, Chapman was back in the MINI Challenge, this time piloting the series’ new Sustainable Fuel Development car in the JCW Sport category. She became the first driver to compete in the car, which was being used for ongoing development of sustainable fuels. She returned to the Vertu Mini Challenge at Knockhill that year and claimed victory, proving she still had the speed and skill that made her a champion.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2016: First-ever victory in the Scottish MINI Cooper Cup[1].
• Multiple Years: Multiple race wins, pole positions, and podium finishes in the Scottish MINI Cooper Cup[2].
• Multiple Years: Three-time SMRC Driver of the Year award winner[3].
• 2019: Competed in the MINI Challenge UK, finishing 23rd overall[4].
• 2024: First driver to compete in the MINI Challenge’s new Sustainable Fuel Development car[5].
• 2024: Victory on return to the Vertu Mini Challenge at Knockhill[6].
• 2025: Winner of the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain CS Am class title[7].
• 2025: Flawless weekend at Knockhill with victory in all races in the CS Am class[8].
• 2025: Sealed championship title with double victory at Brands Hatch[9].

INSPIRATIONS

No specific information about Chapman’s inspirations or role models is available in the provided sources, though her long-standing connection to Scottish motorsport and her career trajectory suggest a deep respect for grassroots racing culture and the community that supported her rise.

REPUTATION

Chapman is known for her consistency, racecraft, and ability to deliver under pressure. Her three SMRC Driver of the Year awards speak to her performances over multiple seasons, and her seamless transition from MINIs to Porsches in 2025 demonstrated versatility and technical skill. She’s also recognized as a role model within Scottish motorsport, with her name frequently mentioned alongside other leading female drivers like Chloe Grant and Emily Glanvill. Her involvement as a Millers Oils brand ambassador and her willingness to participate in sustainable fuel development projects suggest a driver who understands the broader picture of motorsport’s future.

On track, Chapman earned a reputation for being fast, smart, and consistent—qualities that carried her to a dominant 2025 season in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain. She wrapped up the CS Am championship with double victories at Brands Hatch, capping off a season in which she claimed multiple pole positions, race wins, and podium finishes. Her performances at Knockhill, her home circuit, were particularly impressive: she claimed victory in all races during a flawless weekend that extended her championship lead.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

In 2025, Chapman joined Xentek Motorsport to compete in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain, marking her debut in the series. Backed by Millers Oils, with additional support from Global Freight Connections and Mairon Motorsport Management, she competed in the CS Am class and secured the championship title. She returns as a Millers Oils Ambassador for 2025, continuing her involvement in the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB—Clubsport AM class. Her future in the series appears strong, with the backing and experience to remain a front-runner in the highly competitive Porsche one-make championship.

REFERENCES

[1] Hannah Chapman’s Mini adventure – Motorsport Women
[2] Hannah Chapman – Porsche Racing
[3] Xentek Motorsport Strengthen Porsche Line-Up With Hannah Chapman
[4] Hannah Chapman – Speed Queens
[5] Hannah Chapman is first to compete in MINI Challenge’s new sustainable fuel development car
[6] Victory for Hannah Chapman on return to the Vertu Mini Challenge at Knockhill
[7] 2025: Women In Motorsport, a year in review
[8] PSCGB: Flawless weekend for Hannah Chapman
[9] PSCGB: Hannah Chapman seals championship title with double victory
Driver Database – Hannah Chapman
Millers Oils Proud to Support Brand Ambassador Hannah Chapman
Millers Oils Partnerships
Celebrating Women in Motorsport – Motorsport Scotland