Jamie Chadwick completes F1 test with Williams
Jamie Chadwick made some Formula 1 history earlier this week. Thursday, Williams announced that on Monday, Chadwick completed a Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) session in the FW47 at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. Chadwick, who is a both a Williams F1 Team Ambassador and an F1 Academy Adviser, completed 32 laps at […]
On Monday, Jamie Chadwick made history by completing a Formula 1 test with Williams at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. The FW47, which previously secured three podiums for Williams in the 2025 season, saw Chadwick complete 32 laps. As of the announcement, she is the second woman to test a Williams car, following F1 Academy CEO Susie Wolff in 2015, and the first British woman to drive a modern F1 car since 2023.
Chadwick's performance impressed the team, who noted her valuable technical feedback and pace. Williams F1 Team Principal James Vowles hailed Chadwick as an "inspiration," emphasizing her significant achievements in various racing categories, including becoming the first female British GT Champion in 2015 and the first female winner on a road course in the INDY NXT series in 2024. She joins an exclusive list of women in F1 history, alongside Maria Theresa di Filippis and Lella Lombardi, who made history in their own right.
Reflecting on her experience, Chadwick described it as "phenomenal" and an "incredible experience," expressing gratitude to Williams F1 Team for the opportunity. She aims to inspire the next generation of female racers, leveraging her recent experience to support young drivers and contribute to the advancement of women in motorsport.
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