Jamie Chadwick has joined an exclusive group of British women to drive a Formula One car after participating in a test session with the Williams team. Chadwick, who has won the W Series three times, drove the team's 2023 Formula One car at the Portimao circuit in Portugal earlier this week. She completed 32 laps at the Algarve venue, a track set to return to the F1 calendar in 2025. Chadwick is only the second British woman to drive for Williams, following Susie Wolff, who tested for the team in 2015 and is now the head of the all-female F1 Academy. Chadwick described the experience as "the best of my life," calling it "a phenomenal day and an incredible experience." She noted that nothing can fully prepare someone for the sensation of driving a Formula One car at high speeds around a challenging track like Portimao. "It was everything I imagined and 10 times more," she said, highlighting the intensity and thrill of the experience. Chadwick expressed deep gratitude to Williams for the opportunity, crediting Susie Wolff's historic test drive for inspiring her own career. She emphasized the importance of sharing her experience with the next generation of female drivers, hoping to encourage and guide young athletes in their own journeys. It has been 50 years since an Italian driver, Lella Lombardi, became the first and only woman to compete in an F1 race, and 11 years since Susie Wolff took part in a Formula One weekend with Williams. Williams team principal James Vowles praised Chadwick as an inspiration for millions of women and girls, noting her achievements at every level of racing. He stated that she "thoroughly earned this F1 test opportunity with Williams" and highlighted the valuable data she collected for the team as they prepare for the return of the Portimao circuit. Vowles praised her performance and feedback, saying it demonstrates that there is a clear path for women to compete at the highest level. He also looked forward to how Chadwick will use this experience to develop her driving skills and mentor young drivers on the challenges of competing in Formula One.