Jamie Chadwick, Alice Powell: W Series 2022 pre-season test roster revealed

The third instalment of the W Series is right around the corner and the full pre-season roster has been revealed.

Alongside the eight drivers who have automatically qualified for the 2022 season, a further 12 will compete for their place on this year’s official driver lineup.

The three-day on-track test will take place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, starting on March 2nd.

Two-time and reigning champion Jamie Chadwick has already guaranteed her spot on the roster, alongside fellow Britons Sarah Moore, Abbi Pulling, and last season’s runner-up Alice Powell.

Despite only featuring in four races out of eight, Pulling ended her debut W Series season on a high by finishing second in the final race at the Circuit of the Americas and qualifying for her spot this year.

The other drivers who finished inside the top eight, and have secured their participation in the 2022 campaign, are Emma Kimiläinen, Nerea Martí, Fabienne Wohlwend, and Beitske Visser.

Last season’s W Series Academy driver Irina Sidorkova has also qualified and will be using the test event to reacquaint herself with the Tatuus T-318 Formula 3 cars.

The pre-season event will feature some other familiar faces from last season, but they must compete for their place on the main roster, having finished outside the top eight.