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7 key questions dissected by Jamie Chadwick ahead of the 2025 Formula One season

Three-time W Series champion Chadwick gave her thoughts on the new campaign ahead of Sunday’s Albert Park curtain raiser.

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Jaguar confirms Chadwick and Wadoux for Formula E test

Three-time W Series champion Jamie Chadwick and Ferrari driver Lilou Wadoux will complete November’s all-female Formula E pre-season test in Valencia.

Autosport

Who is Abbi Pulling? An insight into the F1 Academy star

Pulling became the first female driver to ever win a race in the British Formula 4 Championship by taking the chequered flag at Brands Hatch. It was a faultless drive from the 21-year-old, who started in pole position before winning the second race of the weekend by 5.5 seconds to…

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The important progress being made to increase female motorsport involvement

Not so long ago, having a female driver on a grid was considered something of a novelty. Now, with increasing numbers of women taking up the sport, it’s becoming a little more commonplace. Whether as the result of all-female categories like W Series or F1 Academy, or a variety of…

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Extra support races key to “grippier” Miami F1 track surface

Miami only had one support series for its second grand prix around the Hard Rock Stadium in 2023, following the demise of W Series, but has announced plans to add the all-female F1 Academy championship to its Porsche Carrera Cup North America races – which was confirmed on Tuesday.

Motorsport

Wolff: If F1 Academy doesn't work, nothing will

Ahead of a critical step-up in profile in 2024, with support from all 10 F1 teams in backing a driver and branding cars, F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff is crystal clear about one thing.

Autosport

Susie Wolff: If F1 Academy doesn't work, nothing will

Ahead of a critical step-up in profile in 2024, with support from all 10 F1 teams in backing a driver and branding cars, F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff is crystal clear about one thing.

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It’s All Clicking for Jamie Chadwick in 2023

With her success in Indy NXT, the British racing driver and three-time W Series champion hopes to drive progress for women in motorsport.

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F1 to increase ties with F1 Academy in 2024 through nominated drivers, liveries

F1 Academy launched in 2023 as a female-only single-seater feeder series, picking up several talents from the now defunct W Series.

Autosport

F1 to increase F1 Academy ties through driver nominations, liveries in 2024

F1 Academy launched in 2023 as a female-only single-seater feeder series, picking up several talents from the now defunct W Series.

Motorsport

Sky Sports’ Naomi Schiff on Her Winding Path From the Track to the Television

The Belgian-Rwandan star discusses how she got into racing, her up-and-down time with W Series and more.

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Women-only W Series shown red flag but its legacy in motor sport is clear

It folded after three seasons but it brought drivers back to racing, gave girls role models and prompted F1 into action

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W Series enters administration as ex-driver insists all-female racing competition ‘did not fail’

The 2022 season of W Series was curtailed with three races left and potential financial investment since has not materialised

The Independent UK

W Series enters administration after three seasons

Evelyn Partners LLP have been appointed as administrators for the financially stricken series.

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W Series enters administration, all staff made redundant

The all-female championship held its inaugural season in 2019 as part of the DTM’s support bill.

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W Series enters administration

The all-female championship held its inaugural season in 2019 as part of the DTM’s support bill.

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Juju Noda steps up to Euroformula Open for 2023 season

The 17-year-old Japanese driver will contest the eight-round series, starting at Portimao on April 29-30, making the step up from the now-defunct W Series.

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Pulling joins Rodin Carlin for inaugural F1 Academy season

W Series podium-finisher Abbi Pulling has joined Rodin Carlin for the inaugural season of F1 Academy.

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How women are tackling barriers in motorsport

Women’s participation in motorsport has hugely increased in recent years, with series such as W Series and Extreme E providing invaluable support for female drivers.

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W Series champion Jamie Chadwick reveals dream to compete in F1

The three-time W series champion Jamie Chadwick has long been plotting a route into Formula One and has now made her latest bold move in motorsport

Autosport

W Series champion Chadwick gets Indy NXT seat with Andretti

W Series champion and Williams young driver Jamie Chadwick has joined Andretti Autosport for the 2023 Indy NXT season, the team has announced.

The Independent UK

W Series told ‘it’s not an option’ for female-only championship to fail

There are grave concerns for the future of the series after it was forced to abandon its most recent season with three rounds remaining

Sports Illustrated

Reports: F1 to Design All-Women Series With Possible 2023 Debut

Despite the already W Series already existing, Formula One is working on creating a younger feeder series.

Autosport

Why W Series must survive, and further steps are needed

OPINION: The all-female W Series will not see out the 2022 season for its three remaining races, and is now focusing on trying to resurrect the championship for 2023. While there remain questions about where its drivers should progress to, the prospect of losing it altogether should be a worrying…

The Independent UK

Lack of funds mean an early end to the season for W Series

The final three races of the all-female championship have been cancelled.

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