Jamie Chadwick has claimed consecutive championship wins in the 2021 season of the all-female W Series.
It marks her second title in the single-seater formula, following her success in its inaugural 2019 season.
The 23-year-old put on a dominant display, taking two victories at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
Double decadence
With no competition held in 2020, Chadwick now has a 100 percent success rate in the W Series championship.
As the 2021 season finale, this weekend’s W Series round took on a double-header formula. Despite appearing strong in practice, Chadwick only qualified second for the first race.
Starting behind fellow British driver Abbi Pulling, however, Chadwick grabbed the lead in Saturday’s race one by the first corner.
Somerset-born Chadwick kept the lead for the remainder of the race. Her championship rival, Alice Powell, came third and also set the fastest lap of the race.
Cruising to victory
Chadwick’s dominance continued in the second race on Sunday. Starting from pole position, she was able to build a substantial lead for a relatively easy win.
It meant Chadwick took her second championship by 27 points over Powell. Finland’s Emma Kimilainen came third in the final season standings.
Abbie Eaton was forced to withdraw from Sunday’s race, having suffered a compression fracture in race one on Saturday. Marta Garcia was unable to compete due to illness.
‘A mega end to a mega year‘
Winning the 2021 season will give Chadwick 15 FIA Super Licence points.
These are crucial for competing in Formula 1, with Chadwick already working as a development driver for Williams. A cheque for $500,000 will also help further her career.
With her second-place championship finish, Alice Powell collects 12 FIA Super Licence points.
After the race, Chadwick said: “That was a mega end to a mega year. It feels so good to finish it off like that – what a win! Thank you to W Series, Veloce, Formula 1 and everyone who’s supported me. It means so much to defend my title. It’s been really hard work this year as I’ve been pushed all the way by Alice.”
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