Jamie Chadwick Appointed Genesis WEC Hypercar Reserve

Jamie Chadwick, the three-time W Series champion and prominent figure in motorsport, has been appointed as the reserve driver for Genesis Magma Racing's entry into the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar class. The 27-year-old British driver will support the team's debut campaign with the GMR001 prototype, following her strong performance in the 2025 European Le Mans Series and an initial test of the car at Magny-Cours in France last month.

Chadwick's role marks a significant step in her transition from single-seater racing to endurance competition. In 2025, she competed full-time in the ELMS LMP2 category with IDEC Sport, an affiliate of Genesis, securing three race victories and finishing third in the drivers' standings. This success built on her involvement in Genesis's Trajectory Programme, which grooms emerging talent for higher-level racing. As reserve driver, Chadwick will focus on development duties, including extensive simulator sessions, on-track testing, and providing feedback to engineers. She may also step in for race duties if required, while pursuing a separate racing program in 2026, expected to include a return to ELMS.