Britain’s Jamie Chadwick to defend W Series title in 2022

Two-time W Series champion Jamie Chadwick will aim to make it a hat-trick of wins, driving for the brand-new Jenner Racing team.

Jamie Chadwick 2022 W Series

W Series champion Jamie Chadwick will return to the all-female competition for 2022. 

Following her title wins in 2019 and 2021, Bath-born Chadwick will look to make it three championships in a row. 

This year’s W Series sees races held in support of eight Formula 1 weekends, further raising the profile of the single-seater championship. A round of the W Series will also take place in Asia for the first time, at the famous Suzuka circuit in Japan.

Expect more wins in 2022

Jamie Chadwick 2022 W Series

Beating the reigning champion will require a concerted effort by other W Series competitors. Of the 14 races held to date, Chadwick has won six and taken podium finishes in six more. 

Her dominance in the W Series was shown by a convincing double win at the Circuit of the Americas, securing her second championship in 2021.

Such success has earned Chadwick important FIA Super Licence points, a requirement for racing in Formula 1. 

The 23-year-old is currently a development driver for the Williams Racing F1 team.

Going for W Series gold

Jamie Chadwick 2022 W Series

For 2022, Chadwick will be driving for the brand-new Jenner Racing team. The outfit is owned and operated by 1976 Olympic decathlon gold medalist, Caitlyn Jenner. 

The American debut of the W Series in 2021 caught the attention of Jenner, who has competed in motorsport previously. Having won a celebrity race at the Long Beach Grand Prix in 1979, Jenner went on to compete in the 24 Hours of Daytona and spent six years as a factory Ford GT driver.

Speaking about her return for 2022, Chadwick said: “I am really excited to be returning to W Series to defend my title. To be asked to return by Jenner Racing was an opportunity I didn’t think twice about. Together, we are focused on doing all we can to win title number three. I have spoken to Caitlyn Jenner and her vision for the team is amazing. I have zero doubt that she will be able to help take my career to the next level and open doors for me internationally.”

The 2022 W Series will kick off on 8 May in Miami.

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