How Chadwick’s second W Series title poses more questions than answers

Jamie Chadwick successfully defended her W Series title as the series returned after a year out due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She saw off a fierce fight from Alice Powell to keep the crown but with both looking to climb the motorsport ladder, what is next for both the two star drivers and series itself?

Updated Nov 29, 2021, 4:05 PM

After a COVID-induced year off, W Series was back with a bang in 2021, joining the Formula 1 support package to bring the all-female championship to an even bigger audience. Spearheading that charge was Jamie Chadwick, with one title under her belt and in pursuit of another.

The 23-year-old succeeded in that mission, taking her second consecutive championship with four wins out of a possible eight after a season-long battle with fellow Brit Alice Powell.

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Author Megan White

Megan White is Autosport’s News Editor and Formula 2 and 3 reporter.

She began her career in national news after graduating from Kingston University, working at SWNS and the Evening Standard, with a stint working in communications in the music industry.

Megan made the switch to motorsport in 2021, swapping covering COVID and Brexit as a Digital News Editor at LBC for F2, F3 and W Series. Her love of cars began as a child, but her passion for motorsport was ignited after watching the Senna documentary. She has since also developed a fondness for MotoGP.

Away from motorsport, Megan enjoys collecting records, seeing live music and ice hockey.