Jamie Chadwick
IndyCar racing // Bath, England
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Jamie Chadwick is a pioneering British racing driver, starting her career in karting at 11. Achievements include being the first female and youngest ever champion of the British GT Championship and a three-time W Series champion.
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Jamie Chadwick is a groundbreaking British racing driver who has shattered barriers as the three-time W Series champion and the first woman to win the British GT Championship, now competing in Indy NXT with Andretti Autosport.
EARLY YEARS
Born to Michael and Jasmine Chadwick, Jamie grew up on a farm where she gained early driving experience in a Land Rover Defender. Her racing journey began unexpectedly when her older brother introduced the family to go-karting at Castle Combe, sparking a competitive spirit that would define her career path. Originally focused on hockey, she quickly shifted to motorsports after her first track experience, driven by a determination to outperform her brother.
EARLY SUCCESS
After beginning karting at age 11, Jamie’s formal racing career launched in 2013 when she won the Ginetta Junior Scholarship. Her breakthrough came in 2015 when she joined Beechdean Motorsport in the British GT Championship’s GT4 class, taking two wins and five podiums alongside co-driver Ross Gunn, including victory in the Silverstone 24-Hour race. This remarkable achievement made her both the youngest driver and first female champion in British GT Championship history, setting the stage for her meteoric rise in motorsports.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2013: Won the Ginetta Junior Scholarship[1].
- 2015: Became the youngest driver and first woman to win the British GT4 Championship with Beechdean Aston Martin Racing[1].
- 2018: Became the first woman to win a Formula 3 race at the Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit[1].
- 2019: Won the inaugural W-Series Championship with 5 podiums, 2 wins, and 3 pole positions[1].
- 2019: Appointed as Williams F1 Development Driver[1].
- 2021: Retained the W-Series Championship title, earning double wins at the Austin US Grand Prix[1].
- 2022: Completed a hat-trick by winning the W-Series Championship for the third consecutive time[1].
- 2023: Became the first woman in 13 years to compete full-time in INDY NXT with Andretti Autosport[1].
REPUTATION
Jamie has built a reputation as one of motorsport’s most successful female competitors, known for her versatility across multiple racing disciplines. Her dominance in the W Series is unmatched, holding records for most wins, podium finishes, pole positions, and points in the series’ history. Beyond her racing achievements, she’s recognized as a trailblazer who actively promotes female participation in motorsports, launching initiatives to encourage young women in karting and serving as an ambassador for Aston Martin Racing. Her dual roles as a Williams Racing development driver and competitor in America’s Indy NXT series showcase her global impact on the sport.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Jamie has set her sights on competing in the NTT IndyCar Series, with plans to participate in 6-8 races during the 2025 season. While currently racing in Indy NXT with Andretti Autosport, she aims to graduate to the premier American open-wheel series despite the competitive driver market. Though her long-term aspirations include reaching Formula 1, her immediate focus remains on establishing herself in IndyCar, building on her recent win at Road America and podium finishes in the Indy NXT series.
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