In a world where ambition meets opportunity, Jamie Chadwick is making her most daring move yet. After her first taste of an IndyCar during a physically grueling test at Barber Motorsports Park, the 26-year-old British driver has set her sights on securing a full-time IndyCar seat for 2025. Chadwick, who currently races in Indy NXT with Andretti, is ready to step into the big leagues—no hesitation, no turning back.
The test at Barber was a make-or-break moment for Chadwick, as she navigated one of the most physically taxing circuits IndyCar has to offer. Despite the intensity, the former W Series champion emerged more confident than ever. “The decision in my head’s firmed up,” Chadwick declared, revealing that her performance and feeling in the car have solidified her desire to move up to the top tier. She’s ready, but the bigger question remains: is IndyCar ready for her?
Chadwick’s ambitions are clear, but the road to IndyCar is far from straightforward. Andretti’s full-time roster is packed, and with the limiting effects of the charter system, part-time deals are hard to come by. That means Chadwick will have to look elsewhere for a full-time seat in a series that’s fiercely competitive. But after reflecting on her time in the IndyCar cockpit, Chadwick isn’t fazed by the challenge.
“The step actually didn’t feel massive at all from Indy NXT,” she noted, confidently brushing off the idea that the leap might be too great. “It didn’t really feel like a massive step up. You’ve just got a bigger team around you, it’s more refined, and there’s a lot of better things about it.” Her only concern? The physicality of IndyCar racing—a challenge she’s more than willing to tackle head-on.
For Chadwick, this move isn’t about chasing a Formula 1 dream, despite her ongoing affiliation with Williams F1. While she admitted she’d still love to get behind the wheel of an F1 car, her focus is squarely on IndyCar. “There’s an element of realism,” she said, acknowledging the youth-driven nature of F1 and the limited opportunities it presents. But make no mistake: her decision to pursue IndyCar isn’t about settling; it’s about aiming for the highest level in single-seater racing.
“I don’t want to give up on single-seater racing yet,” she emphasized. “I strongly believe IndyCar is that [next step].” Chadwick’s eyes are locked on the future, and while Formula 1 may always be a “never say never” scenario, her heart is now set on mastering the art of IndyCar racing.
With her talent, determination, and fierce competitive edge, Jamie Chadwick is ready to take the IndyCar world by storm. As she gears up for 2025, one thing is certain: this is a driver who won’t be satisfied with anything less than reaching the pinnacle of her sport.
