Jamie speaks to GQ ahead of her Le Mans debut
“It’s just such a test of machine and body – not just the driver, everyone in the team."
Published
11 JUN 2025
Est. reading time
2 min
Jamie Chadwick has opened up to British GQ with Rolex about what makes the 24 Hours of Le Mans one of the most demanding – and captivating – events in motorsport.
“It’s just such a test of machine and body – not just the driver, everyone in the team,” she explained. “From the moment the car starts racing, it doesn't stop for 24 hours. That bit blows my mind.”
It’s that relentless nature, combined with the traditions and scale of the event, that sets Le Mans apart from the rest of the racing calendar. “The special thing about Le Mans is the event as a whole,” said Chadwick.
“It's not a race that you pop on the TV. You go to camp, you drive down there, you experience the whole weekend… I think that definitely brings the hype up in many ways.”
While Jamie has now had a couple of ELMS races under her belt, stepping up from four-hour events to 24 hours is a fresh challenge. “It’s still pretty new to me,” she admitted. “With three drivers, you don’t actually have loads of time when you’re not in the car. The biggest thing will be finding time to rest and refuel.”
There’s also an added incentive at the finish line. “A big part of it too is that, if you do win overall, you get the Rolex Daytona watch, which for a lot of the drivers is a big pull,” said Chadwick. “With the engraving on the back, it’s the most prized possession in endurance racing.”
Rolex’s connection with Le Mans runs deep. The brand has been the race’s official timekeeper since 2001, with involvement in motorsport dating back to the 1930s.
To read the full feature in GQ and dive deeper into Jamie’s journey to Le Mans, click here.
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