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Jamie Chadwick Tests Williams F1 Car for First Time
Jamie Chadwick completes 32 laps in Williams' 2025 F1 car during Portugal test, calling it her best day ever
In brief
Jamie Chadwick completes 32 laps in Williams' 2025 F1 car during Portugal test, calling it her best day ever Jamie Chadwick became the first British woman to test an F1 car since 2023, driving Williams' 2025 car in Portugal. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
First F1 Test
Jamie Chadwick completed 32 laps in Williams' 2025 car at Portimao in Portugal.
“It was a phenomenal day and an incredible experience”
Historic Milestone
First British woman to test F1 car since Jessica Hawkins in 2023.
“Few things can prepare you for driving a Formula 1 car at speed around a track like Portimao”
Williams Ambition
Williams team principal James Vowles called Chadwick an inspiration for millions of women and girls.
“Jamie gathered important data for the team as F1 prepares to return to Portimao next year”
Preparation
Chadwick trained necks with George Russell before the test.
“I woke up the next morning after the first proper day of neck training I did with him, and I could barely move my head”
Track Challenge
Portimao circuit is described as one of the toughest tracks in the mind due to its undulating nature.
“Ollie Bearman said mentally it's one of the toughest tracks”
Historic Context
Susie Wolff was last woman to drive in F1 practice in 2014-2015, Lella Lombardi last to start a Grand Prix in 1976.
“I remember being young and watching Susie Wolff step into a Williams F1 car”
Career Highlights
Chadwick won all three seasons of the W Series and became first woman to win a road course race in Indy NXT.
“I feel like I learn a huge amount from Formula 1 just generally in the role that I have with Sky Sports”
Future Impact
Chadwick aims to use experience to advise young drivers and advance her own racing career.
“I'd love to be able to do the same for the next generation”
F1 Test Rules
Chadwick drove under F1's Testing of Previous Cars rules for 2025 cars.
“It's an experience I'll remember for a very long time”
Historic Women in F1
Chadwick is second woman to test F1 car this year after Doriane Pin drove a 2021 Mercedes in April.
“Driving a Formula 1 car for the first time is pretty hard to put into words”
Here's the gist
Jamie Chadwick became the first British woman to test an F1 car since 2023, driving Williams' 2025 car in Portugal.
