Gearbox issue overshadows W Series

Two of the leading racers in the W Series, Jamie Chadwick and Alice Powell have expressed their difficulties with a gearbox problem following the opening race at Hockenheim.

Chadwick secured a dominant win at the opening race this weekend, comfortably winning the race as well as earning pole position and the fastest lap of the race. She secured a maximum 25 points at the inaugural race whilst Powell came second.

The race didn’t come without its controversy, however, and Chadwick expressed her dissatisfaction with the gearbox problem over the radio during the race. The issue cost her the lead at turn one but regained the lead and after the race, she explained the issue.

"It's something I've discovered a little bit [this weekend]," said Chadwick.