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Jamie Chadwick completes first F1 test with Williams

Jamie Chadwick completes first F1 test with Williams

the-race.com+ 10 moreThu 24 Sep · 13:02 UTCupdated Sat 26 Sep · 06:28 UTCHave your say

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Jamie Chadwick has made history by becoming the first woman in over a decade to drive a modern Williams Formula 1 car, completing her maiden test at the Autodromo do Algarve in Portugal. The 28-year-old described the experience as the "best day of my life so far" after finishing 32 laps during the session.

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Chadwick becomes first woman in 11 years to drive Williams F1 carJamie Chadwick became the first woman in more than a decade to drive a contemporary Williams F1 car in a recent test at Portimao

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'Best day of my life!' - Chadwick tests F1 car for first time with WilliamsJamie Chadwick has tested a Formula 1 car for the first time with Williams at Portimao in Portugal - describing it as the "best day of my life so far".

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Chadwick completes maiden F1 test with Williams at PortimaoJamie Chadwick recently became the first woman in more than a decade to test drive a Williams F1 car.

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Jamie Chadwick makes F1 debut in important Williams testJamie Chadwick has driven an F1 car for the first time in an important Williams test.

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Pictures: Chadwick tests Williams F1 car at Algarve circuit | Formula 1Williams' ambassador Jamie Chadwick had her first test for the team at the Autodromo do Algarve in Portugal this week.

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Jamie Chadwick creates history with maiden Williams F1 testJamie Chadwick has become the first woman since Susie Wolff to drive a modern Williams F1 car.

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Chadwick completes Williams F1 test at PortimaoThe three-time W Series champion has joined the short list of women to drive a modern Formula 1 car.grandprix.comThu 24 Sep · 14:44 UTCRead →

Jamie Chadwick reflects on "surreal" maiden Williams F1 testJamie Chadwick described her maiden Formula 1 test with Williams as "surreal" as she reflected on the experience, revealing her appreciation for the championship has now "gone through the roof". The 28-year-old Briton, who became the first woman in over a decade to test a Williams F1 car, took to the track at Portimao in the Grove outfit's 2025 challenger and completed 32 laps as part of F1's ... Keep reading

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Chadwick achieves 'dream' after Williams F1 testJamie Chadwick tested a Williams Formula 1 car this week, an experience she said helped her complete "a dream I've had since I was a little girl."

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Chadwick savours ‘best day of my life’ after Williams F1 testJamie Chadwick has taken another step into Formula 1 history, becoming the latest woman to experience the speed...

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Chadwick says driving F1 car 'top of bucket list'Jamie Chadwick says testing a Formula 1 car is the highlight of her motorsport career.

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