Chadwick and Wadoux to represent Jaguar at upcoming Formula E test

Three-time W Series winner Chadwick is the most successful British female driver and has been competing in Indy NXT with Andretti. In 2023, she became the first women to win a race in the series in 14 years with victory at Road America and also has a role with Williams as a driver and F1 Academy Adviser to its entrant Lia Block.

She has prior experience in Formula E, having previously driven for Jaguar during a rookie test in Marrakesh in 2020 and will return for another rookie test at the 2025 Berlin E-Prix.  

Chadwick said: “I’m very excited to be back working with Jaguar TCS Racing – a team that have seen so much success recently – and to be back in the world of electric racing! Formula E is such an exciting, future‑facing championship and I’m really looking forward to testing out the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7.

“It will be a great opportunity to grow my relationship with the team, meet many other talented drivers and get to experience the mind‑blowing technology in these cars.”

For Wadoux, however, this will be her first experience in a Formula E car. Ferrari’s first female factory driver, Wadoux currently competes in the Japanese Super GT Series and became the first woman to win a World Endurance Championship race at the 2023 6 Hours of Spa in the LMGTE Am class with AF Corse, as well as being the first female to drive a Le Mans Hypercar.

“This will be my first time in a Formula E car and I can’t wait for the experience,” said Wadoux. “This test is an amazing opportunity for me to get involved in the sport, one that is so well known for inspiring the next generation, and to get women more involved in motorsports. I’m so grateful for the opportunity.”

Jaguar Team Principal, James Barclay, said: “It’s fantastic to be working with Jamie Chadwick again and to welcome Lilou Wadoux into the team. They’ve both achieved amazing results in their careers to date and myself and the team look forward to what will be a very exciting test for FIA Formula E.

“I have no doubt that we have two of the best drivers joining us. The test provides an important opportunity to showcase this highly talented group of women drivers in the pinnacle of electric racing.”

Champions Jaguar will be running a special celebratory test livery over the event, which will provide the first opportunity to test the new Gen3 Evo car ahead of the 2024/25 season.