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Jamie Chadwick Named Genesis Magma Racing’s 2026 WEC Hypercar Reserve and Development Driver

Following a Magny‑Cours test in the GMR‑001, she begins development duties ahead of Genesis naming its final two race drivers.

Overview

  • Genesis confirmed the 27‑year‑old as its official reserve for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, with a mandate to support car development on track and in the simulator.
  • Chadwick completed first runs in the GMR‑001 at Magny‑Cours in wet and dry conditions, sharing the test with André Lotterer, Pipo Derani, Daniel Juncadella and Mathys Jaubert.
  • Her reserve role will run alongside a separate racing programme to be announced, with continued testing planned through late 2025 and into the 2026 season.
  • Genesis has four race drivers named and two seats still open ahead of the GMR‑001’s planned WEC debut at the Qatar 1812KM in March 2026.
  • Coverage notes she is the first woman reported to serve as a Hypercar reserve in WEC, and Genesis says she is only the second woman to drive a WEC Hypercar, following Lilou Wadoux.