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Sky Sports F1 star lands historic new role for 2026
Sky Sports F1 pundit Jamie Chadwick has transitioned into a new role in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) away from television screens.
She achieved success in the 2025 European Le Mans Series and the W Series, winning titles in the 2019, 2021, and 2022 seasons.
Chadwick recently completed her first test in a Hypercar class vehicle and has officially become Genesis’ reserve driver for the 2026 WEC season.
Her role entails testing sessions and being on standby in case a full-time racer is unavailable.
Combining this new role with her racing program and punditry duties for Sky Sports F1, Chadwick aims to further develop her career and achieve her ultimate goal in motorsport.
