Jamie Chadwick is set to break barriers as she becomes the first woman in over a decade to test an IndyCar in September. The British driver’s move to America to join Andretti in IndyNxt in 2023 has paved the way for this milestone moment. She will hit the track on September 30 at Barber Motorsports Park, marking the first female driver to receive an IndyCar test since 2011. The aspiration is for Chadwick to secure a full-time seat in IndyCar by 2025.
Speaking to Sky Sports News prior to the announcement, Chadwick expressed her excitement, stating, “Being an IndyNxt driver, the goal is IndyCar. So to get the opportunity to drive the IndyCar for the first time with Andretti, one of the premier teams in the grid with a rich history, is going to be a truly special experience.”
Chadwick continued, “Looking towards 2025, this opportunity allows us to explore options and hopefully aim for the big series of IndyCar. Personally, this is a significant moment for me as it represents the highest level I have ever driven or tested at. I’m thrilled to have this opportunity, and I ultimately aspire to reach IndyCar at some point in my career.”
Currently positioned fifth in the IndyNxt standings, Chadwick has clinched one win and two top five finishes, making strides compared to her previous year with Andretti. Reflecting on her performance, she mentioned, “Having faced challenges in 2023, we worked on areas that needed improvement to progress. I believe we have been competitive at every race we’ve been to, with highlights including wins. However, I still aim to achieve more this year by securing more podiums and results to strengthen my position in the championship.”
When reflecting on the recent Belgium Grand Prix in Formula 1, Chadwick commended fellow Brits Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, despite the latter losing his top spot due to disqualification after the race. Russell was disqualified for his car being 1.5kg underweight, which resulted in Hamilton taking the win.
“Mercedes put on an exceptional performance during the Belgium Grand Prix. Both drivers were in a prime position to win the race, and despite the disqualification, it was commendable to see Mercedes perform so well,” Chadwick remarked. “The competition between teams like Mercedes and Ferrari adds excitement to the championship and is positive for F1 as a whole.”
Looking forward to the 2025 F1 season, Chadwick is optimistic about the confirmed seats for Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez. She eagerly awaits Lewis Hamilton’s drive for Ferrari and praises Williams for securing a talented driver like Sainz, which she finds “super exciting.” The F1 action resumes after the summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on August 23-25, live on Sky Sports F1.
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