Jessica Hawkins

Jessica Hawkins is a British racing driver who has built an impressive career across multiple racing disciplines, now serving as the Head of F1 Academy at Aston Martin F1 while breaking barriers for women in motorsports.

EARLY YEARS

Born on February 16, 1995, in East Hampshire, England, Jessica grew up in a family that supported her motorsports interests. Her father Mike Hawkins, a former formula racer, was a crucial presence in her early career, though Jessica was unaware of his racing background until she was fifteen. Academically strong, she achieved nine GCSEs and later pursued a BTech in sports, management, coaching, and leadership, establishing a solid foundation for her professional racing career.

EARLY SUCCESS

Hawkins began karting at age eight and started competing professionally at ten in the British Championship, which she went on to win in 2008. Her transition to car racing began in 2014 with the British Formula Ford Championship, where she finished in the top ten in two of three races as a guest driver. A significant breakthrough came in 2017 during the Mini Challenge UK – Pro Class with Excelr8 Motorsport, where she scored five class wins and finished as runner-up to Matt Hammond in the Cooper Pro division, demonstrating her skill in tin-top racing.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2023: Completed her first F1 test with the AMF1 Team, piloting the AMR21 in Budapest.
• 2023: Competed in the Britcar Prototype Cup – Praga, earning one win and placing 2nd with 54 points.
• 2022: Secured one win in the TCR UK Touring Car Championship, finishing 14th overall.
• 2022: Achieved a podium finish in the W Series, placing 9th in the championship with 37 points.
• 2021: Earned four points finishes in the W Series, including a 5th place at Zandvoort.
• 2017: Scored six class wins and finished runner-up in the Pro division of the Mini Challenge UK.
• 2008: Won the British Open Championship in the Honda Cadet category.

REPUTATION

Hawkins has earned recognition as a versatile and dedicated competitor across multiple racing disciplines. Her professional attitude was particularly highlighted during her historic test with Aston Martin’s 2021 F1 car at the Hungaroring, where she demonstrated excellent speed management and provided precise feedback. Beyond racing, Jessica has showcased her versatility as a stunt driver in productions like Fast and Furious Live and the James Bond film No Time to Die. As an ambassador for the Aston Martin F1 Team, she contributes to media, marketing, and team presence at races, further cementing her reputation as a passionate and committed motorsport professional.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Jessica’s long-term aspiration is to see women racing in Formula 1, which aligns with her role at the Aston Martin F1 Academy. Her recent collaboration with Hendrick Motorsports and Valvoline Global Operations, including driving a sixth-generation Cup Series car at Charlotte Motor Speedway in October 2024, suggests she may continue exploring opportunities in NASCAR. Moving forward, she remains committed to inspiring the next generation, particularly young females, to get involved in motorsports.

References:

Jessica Hawkins – Wikipedia
Jessica Hawkins 2024 – Net Worth, Salary, Records, and Endorsements
The Sports Rush: Jessica Hawkins teams up with Jeff Gordon
GP Fans: Aston Martin star picked for NASCAR drive
Women’s Health UK: Jessica Hawkins on women in F1
Aston Martin F1: Jessica Hawkins – Where it all began

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