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\n\t\t\tJAMIE CHADWICK DOESN\u2019T NEED SPEED \u2013 SHE IS IT<\/span>
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The British racing driver knows about firsts. As the most decorated female racer of all time, she\u2019s used to striking gold. Now, she\u2019s set on driving a different set of goals: getting more women into the male-dominated sport.\u00a0
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From the moment now 28-year-old Jamie Chadwick got behind the wheel, everyone else was competing for second. For almost as long as she has existed, sport coursed through the family bloodstream. Raised on the Isle of Man, a small island in the middle of the Irish Sea where their most famous races are the Tourist Trophy that take place every May and June, she was well-acquainted with speed. Aside from those seasonal occasions, hockey, tennis and karting all jostled for pole position in Jamie\u2019s personal triathlon \u2013 but it was motorsport that eventually edged ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At 15, while most teenagers were busy picking their A Levels, Jamie faced a slightly different dilemma: her England Hockey trial landed on the very same weekend as the Ginetta Junior Scholarship, a top UK motorsport competition that provides one young driver between the ages of 14 and 17 the chance to receive a fully funded season in their Championship. Inevitably, she chose racing, won the scholarship, and the rest accelerated from there.<\/p>\n

Ironically, by motorsport standards, the British racing driver is something of a late starter. In a world where many drivers are practically born in a kart, she didn\u2019t begin racing until she was 11. But what she lacked in mileage, she made up for in momentum. A British GT champion, three consecutive W Series titles, Williams Formula 1 development driver, Indy NXT race winner \u2013 somehow, she\u2019s turned a \u201clate\u201d start into one of the fastest rises in modern motorsport, becoming a first of firsts while doing so.<\/p>\n

However, Jamie\u2019s success has never just been about trophies, of course. As one of a few \u2013 but growing \u2013 famous women in what is largely considered a \u201cman\u2019s game\u201d, her achievements become emblematic of a silver lining in a wider conundrum. With every win, the British racing champ chips away at the bored idea that elite single-seater racing belongs only to one group.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And that fervor for greater inclusivity within the game gave way to her eponymous racing series which she launched three years ago. The Jamie Chadwick Series, an all-female karting championship, was designed to get girls as young as eight years old into motorsports. So now, with her investment, the hope (and action) is that whether or not Jamie\u2019s competing on the track, the girls are covered.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But alas, in the midst of a busy, global schedule \u2013 one that has taken her across Europe, North America, the South Americas and far, far beyond \u2013 she talks about breaking records, legacy and making room behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

Paint the picture of being behind the wheel. What are you thinking about (besides winning)? How do you prepare and get into the right frame of mind?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re in the car, everything becomes very focused and quite narrow. You\u2019re thinking about the details \u2013 tyre management, braking points, adapting to conditions, all of that. The preparation is just as important though. I like to arrive feeling calm, clear-headed and confident so that when I get in the car, everything feels natural.<\/p>\n

If you could freeze time at any point in a race, when would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Probably the end, especially after a good one. Those moments go by so quickly, and you rarely get the chance to really take them in before your mind is already moving on to the next race.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve been breaking records since you were a teenager \u2013 did that create confidence early on, or was that a pressure that you\u2019ve had to unlearn?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a bit of both. Early success definitely gives you confidence and motivation to keep pushing, but it also brings expectations that can follow you for a long time. Over the years, I\u2019ve learned to separate that external pressure from what I actually want to achieve and focus more on the process rather than just the outcome.<\/p>\n

What is (or has been) the most exhilarating part of the whole journey?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think a combination of not necessarily expecting to get to this level in the sport alongside the feeling of constant progression. Every time I\u2019ve stepped into a new category or environment, there\u2019s that excitement of not really knowing where the limit is yet. That feeling of learning, improving, and competing against the best is what makes it so rewarding.<\/p>\n

Has your relationship with winning changed as you\u2019ve spent more time with the sport?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Definitely. When you\u2019re younger, winning feels like everything. As you gain experience, you start to understand and appreciate all the work that goes into getting there, and you lose a lot more than you end up winning. Winning is still the goal, but I value how much goes into it now, especially when you have such a team of people alongside you making it possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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What do you think you\u2019d be doing if you weren\u2019t a driver?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to imagine not being involved in sport in some way \u2013 it\u2019s always been such a big part of my life. I\u2019ve really enjoyed doing some punditry with the Sky F1 team and mentoring young drivers through the Williams F1 Team\u2019s F1 Academy programme, so I think I\u2019d still be around motorsport or sport in general. I\u2019ve always loved other sports too, so I could see myself working in a different sporting environment.<\/p>\n

Beyond the wheel, who is Jamie off duty?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Away from racing, I like spending time with friends and family and staying active through other sports. I also enjoy watching sports in general \u2013 I\u2019ve got a real appreciation for what other athletes do, and it\u2019s a good way to switch off from racing as well.<\/p>\n

How intentional are you about building a persona off the track versus letting your career speak for itself?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve never really been interested in building a persona. My focus has always been on performance and doing my job well. That said, I do think it\u2019s important to share parts of the journey so people can connect with the sport and understand what goes on behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re now stepping into Hypercar racing. What sparked that decision, and what excites you most about that move?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

It felt like a natural next step and a really exciting challenge. Hypercar is one of the most competitive and prestigious categories in motorsport right now \u2013 it\u2019s the pinnacle of endurance racing. The level of technology and competition is incredibly high.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Is there anything you\u2019re having to relearn?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The biggest adjustment is thinking more strategically and really embracing how central teamwork is in endurance racing, where success depends on far more than just individual performance.<\/p>\n

As well as working in broadcasting, you\u2019re also part of the Williams Racing ecosystem \u2013 how different does the sport look from inside versus from the outside?<\/strong><\/p>\n

They\u2019re very different perspectives. Inside a team, you\u2019re focused on the detail and the performance side \u2013 everything is about extracting the maximum from the car and the people around you. Broadcasting gives you a step back to see the bigger picture and the stories unfolding across the whole paddock. It\u2019s made me realise and appreciate how much goes into the sport from both sides.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hypothetically, what\u2019s one rule in motorsport you\u2019d love to break?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019d like to see a rule where every team has a minimum investment in young driver development. Some already do a lot, and initiatives like F1 Academy are great, but it would be good to encourage more consistent support across the board.<\/p>\n

Through your karting series, you\u2019re creating space for young girls and women as they navigate the sport. What do you hope feels different for them compared to your own experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I hope they feel like they belong from day one. When I started, there were very few role models and not many clear pathways. I\u2019d love for the next generation to feel supported and visible, so they can focus purely on learning and enjoying the sport, knowing they have every bit the same opportunity as everyone else to make it to the top.<\/p>\n

Legacy is such a big buzzword word in sport \u2013 what does it mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t think legacy is something you actively chase. For me, it\u2019s more about impact than being remembered. If I can help create opportunities for others while also achieving what I want in my own career, that would be something I\u2019d be proud of.<\/p>\n

What excites you about the future of racing, particularly with the increase of women in and across the sport?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The momentum is really positive. We\u2019re seeing more women competing, more working within teams, and more structured pathways being created. What\u2019s exciting is that it\u2019s no longer just about possibility \u2013 it\u2019s about progress that\u2019s already happening, and that\u2019s really encouraging for the future of the sport.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Words<\/strong> \u2013 Aswan Magumbe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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