The Goodwood Festival of Speed roared to life this year with one of its most electrifying moments yet: Jamie Chadwick, one of motorsport’s brightest rising stars, taking on the hill climb at the wheel of the legendary Williams FW14B. As the Festival celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Formula 1 World Championship, all eyes were on Chadwick as she strapped herself into one of the most iconic machines in F1 history — the car that Nigel Mansell drove to domination in 1992.
For Chadwick, this wasn’t just another run up the hill. It was a moment that blended past, present, and future. “It’s such an iconic car from our sport, and honestly, I’m so excited to drive it,” she said, grinning with the kind of anticipation that only true racers know. The FW14B, renowned for its groundbreaking active suspension system and blistering speed, isn’t just a car — it’s a piece of F1 royalty.
And the setting couldn’t have been more perfect. Goodwood is the very place where Chadwick first drove an F1 car, making her return in the FW14B both deeply personal and profoundly symbolic. “Goodwood was actually the first time I ever drove an F1 car,” she reflected. Now, years later, she returned not as a fan with a dream, but as a professional racer making history of her own.
As she launched up the hill, the FW14B came alive in her hands. The car’s lightweight body and screaming Renault engine delivered a raw, visceral power that modern machinery rarely matches. “The power-to-weight ratio is insane,” Chadwick gasped afterward, still buzzing with adrenaline. The crowd could feel it too — every shift, every roar of the engine sending waves of nostalgia and excitement through the festival grounds.
By the time she reached the summit, her hands trembled with adrenaline, her smile lighting up the paddock. “Honestly, an unbelievable experience,” she declared, her words drowned out by cheers from fans who knew they’d just witnessed something special. For a few precious minutes, Chadwick wasn’t just a rising star — she was carrying the weight of F1 history, honoring Mansell’s legacy, and proving that the sport’s future is every bit as thrilling as its past.
With a packed racing schedule ahead, including her highly anticipated run at Le Mans 24 Hours, Chadwick hopes this won’t be her final time taming the FW14B. But even if it was, her Goodwood run will be remembered as a highlight of the festival — a perfect blend of nostalgia, passion, and pure racing spectacle.
👉 The message from Goodwood was clear: Formula 1’s past still burns bright, and with drivers like Jamie Chadwick, its future is just as dazzling.
