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Jessica "Jess" Edgar (born 15 March 2005) is a British racing driver.[1] She currently competes in the KZ2 British Championship for Jade Racing Team.

Key Information

Career

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Karting

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Edgar started her racing career in karting in 2010. In 2013, she moved up to the Cadet category. In 2017, she became champion of the Cumbria Kart Racing Club in Rowrah.[2] In 2018, she won several kart races in the Mini X30 category.[2] In 2019, she came second in this category in the Motorsport UK Kartmasters Grand Prix and fourth in the British Kart Championship. Also that year, Edgar took part in the FIA Motorsport Games in the Karting Slalom Cup.[3][4] She missed the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but returned to karting in 2021 and finished thirteenth in the X30 Junior category of the British championship that year. She also competed in the 2021 FIA Girls on Track - Rising Stars shooutout.[5]

GB4 Championship

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In 2022, Edgar made the switch to formula racing, where she competed for the team Fortec Motorsport in the new GB4 Championship. She achieved a podium finish at Oulton Park and managed to finish in the top 10 in most other races. With 269 points, she finished seventh in the final standings.

F1 Academy

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Edgar competing in an F1 Academy race at Zandvoort in 2024.

In 2023, Edgar switched to F1 Academy, a new class for women organized by Formula One, where she drove for Rodin Carlin.[6] She earned four podiums and one win, to finish eighth in the standings.[7] For 2024 she was retained by the team, now renamed as Rodin Motorsport, with support from American Express.[8][9]

Formula E

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In October 2025, Edgar sampled Formula E machinery with DS Penske during the all-women test at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo,[10] where she finished both the morning and afternoon sessions in 12th.[11][12]

Karting record

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Karting career summary

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Season Series Team Position
2019 British Kart Championship - X30 Mini Fusion Motorsport 4th
Motorsport UK Kartmasters Grand Prix - X30 Mini 2nd
IAME International Final - X30 Junior
FIA Motorsport Games Karting Slalom Cup Team UK 23rd
2020 Kartmasters British GP - X30 Junior Fusion Motorsport 22nd
2021 LGM Series - Junior X30 Fusion Motorsport 4th
British Kart Championship - X30 Junior 13th
2025 British Kart Championship - KZ2 Jade Racing Team 10th

Racing record

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Racing career summary

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Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2022 GB4 Championship Fortec Motorsport 24 0 0 0 1 269 7th
2023 F1 Academy Rodin Carlin 21 1 1 1 4 114 8th
Formula 4 UAE Championship - Trophy Round 2 0 0 0 0 N/A NC
2024 F1 Academy Rodin Motorsport 14 0 0 0 0 28 13th
F4 British Championship Chris Dittmann Racing 3 0 0 0 0 8 28th

Complete GB4 Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 DC Points
2022 Fortec Motorsport SNE1
1

9
SNE1
2

9
SNE1
3

10
OUL
1

10
OUL
2

12
OUL
3

2
SIL1
1

11
SIL1
2

10
SIL1
3

10
DON1
1

11
DON1
2

12
DON1
3

10
SNE2
1

9
SNE2
2

8
SNE2
3

9
SIL2
1

4
SIL2
2

8
SIL2
3

9
BRH
1

5
BRH
2

5
BRH
3

7
DON2
1

13
DON2
2

8
DON2
3

7
7th 269

Complete F1 Academy results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 DC Points
2023 Rodin Carlin RBR
1

3
RBR
2

11
RBR
3

8
CRT
1

9
CRT
2

9
CRT
3

9
CAT
1

10
CAT
2

12
CAT
3

14
ZAN
1

4
ZAN
2

4
ZAN
3

12
MON
1

3
MON
2

5
MON
3

8
LEC
1

15
LEC
2

8
LEC
3

6
USA
1

5
USA
2

3
USA
3

1
8th 114
2024 Rodin Motorsport JED
1

15
JED
2

4
MIA
1

7
MIA
2

14
CAT
1

8
CAT
2

15
ZAN
1

12
ZAN
2

16
SIN
1

13
SIN
2

15
LSL
1

7
LSL
2

C
ABU
1

16
ABU
2

Ret
ABU
3

12
13th 28

Complete F4 British Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 DC Points
2024 Chris Dittmann Racing DPN
1
DPN
2
DPN
3
BHI
1
BHI
2
BHI
3
SNE
1
SNE
2
SNE
3
THR
1
THR
2
THR
3
SILGP
1
SILGP
2
SILGP
3
ZAN
1

15
ZAN
2

14
ZAN
3

15
KNO
1
KNO
2
KNO
3
DPGP
1
DPGP
2
DPGP
3
DPGP
4
SILN
1
SILN
2
SILN
3
BHGP
1
BHGP
2
BHGP
3
BHGP
4
28th 8

Personal life

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Edgar is the cousin of racing driver Jonny Edgar.[13] They are part of the fourth generation of Edgars to practice motor racing.[2][14] She lives in Ennerdale, Cumbria,[1] and attended Keswick School.[1][15]

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from Grokipedia
Jessica Edgar (born 15 March 2005) is a British racing driver who currently competes in the category of the British Kart Championship for Jade Racing Team. She previously raced in the series for from 2023 to 2024, supported by . Born into a prominent family—where her cousin, racing driver , formerly competed in FIA Formula 3, and her parents, uncle, grandparents, and great-grandparents all competed in various disciplines—she began karting at age five, with her first race in 2010. Her early karting career included notable successes, such as becoming the Rowrah Club Champion in the IAME Cadet class in 2017, securing multiple wins and finishing fourth overall in the Super One Mini X30 series in 2018, and becoming the first female to win multiple rounds of the LGM series in 2019 while placing second overall, second in the Kartmasters , and fourth in the British Kart Championship. Transitioning to single-seater racing, Edgar made her car racing debut in 2022 with Fortec Motorsports in the , where she finished seventh overall, scored points in every round, and achieved her best result of second place at Oulton Park. In 2023, she joined , earning four podiums—including a maiden victory—and finishing eighth in the Drivers' Standings with standout results such as third places at and Austin. She continued in in 2024, placing 13th overall with 28 points. Beyond circuit racing, Edgar has ventured into electric racing, participating in the Women's Test with in 2024 and again on October 31, 2025, at in , where she expressed enthusiasm for building on her prior experience with the team to advance women's involvement in .

Early life

Family background

Jessica Edgar was born on 15 March 2005 in Ennerdale and Kinniside, , . She comes from a multi-generational family, representing the fourth generation involved in professional , with her heritage tracing back over six decades. Her great-grandfather, Iredale Edgar, initiated the family's legacy in 1960 by competing at Haverigg Airfield and later contributing to the development of the Rowrah karting circuit. Edgar's grandparents, and Winnie Edgar, were both accomplished karting champions; notably represented in the 1974 and 1975 world championships. Her father, Jason Edgar, and uncle, Justin Edgar, each secured multiple Super 1 national karting titles, making Edgar the tenth member of her family to engage in competitive karting. She is the cousin of British racing driver , who has notable achievements including three British Open karting titles, the 2015 Little Green Man series championship, and the 2017 CIK-FIA European Junior Karting Championship. This extensive family involvement in motorsport provided Edgar with early exposure to the sport from childhood, instilling a deep passion that influenced her transition to karting.

Education

Jessica Edgar attended Keswick School in during her formative years, where she pursued her secondary while developing her interest in . She balanced her academic commitments at Keswick School with her early karting activities, which began at age five in 2010 and included competitive events such as the British Kart Championship. This dual focus required managing schoolwork alongside frequent training and races, as evidenced by her participation in national and international karting competitions during her time as a pupil. Edgar completed her at age 16 in 2021, prior to transitioning to full-time single-seater racing in 2022. Following Keswick School, she enrolled in the Motorsport UK Enhanced Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) programme at .

Racing career

Karting

Jessica Edgar began her karting career in 2010 at the age of five, initially competing in the Bambino category after being inspired by her family's longstanding involvement in motorsport. She progressed to the Cadet category in 2013, racing in local events such as the Northern Karting Federation Championship. In 2017, Edgar achieved her first major title by winning the Cumbria Kart Racing Club championship at Rowrah in the IAME Cadet class, marking a breakthrough in her early development. The following year, she transitioned to the more competitive Mini X30 category, securing multiple victories including wins at the Super One British Kart Championship rounds at PF International and Shenington, which contributed to her fourth-place overall finish in the series as the top rookie. She also placed fifth in the LGM Championships with consistent podiums at tracks like PF International, Forest Edge, Whilton Mill, and Glan y Gors. Edgar's 2019 season in Mini X30 was her most successful to date, as she became the first female driver to win multiple rounds in the LGM series en route to second overall, alongside victories at and strong results in British rounds. She finished runner-up in the Motorsport UK Kartmasters and fourth in the British Kart Championship, while qualifying for the X30 World Finals at based on her Kartmasters performance. Additionally, she represented in the Karting Slalom Cup at the inaugural in . Edgar missed the 2020 season due to the , which had significantly disrupted the karting calendar and halted her momentum after a promising trajectory. She returned in competing in the X30 Junior category, where she finished 13th in the British Kart Championship with multiple race wins across the series and LGM events. That year, she was also selected for the FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars programme, advancing to the senior category final scouting camp after a shoot-out at . These karting accomplishments, spanning local dominance to national contention and international representation, laid a solid foundation for Edgar's transition to single-seater racing, honing her skills in high-stakes competition from age five onward.

Jessica Edgar made her debut in single-seater racing in the , joining Fortec Motorsport at the age of 17 after a successful karting career that provided a strong foundation for the transition. This marked her first full season in car racing, where she competed in all 24 races across eight rounds, becoming one of only two drivers to complete every event without retirement. Adapting from karting to the Tatuus-Cosworth single-seaters presented initial challenges, including mechanical issues like gearbox problems during the opening round at Snetterton, which limited her early results to ninth and tenth-place finishes. Despite these hurdles, Edgar demonstrated rapid progress in pace and consistency, scoring points in every round and achieving her breakthrough with a second-place finish in the third race at Oulton Park, her first in car racing. This result highlighted her growing confidence in handling the car's and braking demands, distinct from the direct of karts. Further highlights included three additional top-five finishes: fourth at in the first race of round six, and fifth in both opening races at during the penultimate round. These performances underscored her ability to adapt to varying track conditions, such as the rain-affected finale, where she maintained competitive positioning. Edgar concluded the season seventh overall with 269 points, a solid rookie achievement that built her racecraft and prepared her for progression to more advanced formula series.

F1 Academy

is an all-female single-seater racing series launched by Formula 1 in 2023, designed to nurture emerging female talent and provide a pathway toward higher levels of , including Formula 1, by offering competitive racing in Formula 4-specification cars across seven rounds on the F1 support bill. The championship emphasizes driver development through reduced financial barriers, programs, and exposure to international circuits, aiming to increase female participation in professional racing. Jessica Edgar entered the inaugural with Rodin Carlin, marking her step up from domestic racing following a strong GB4 campaign the previous year. She competed across all seven rounds, securing consistent points finishes and achieving notable results, including four podiums—one of which was her maiden series victory in the final race at the in Austin, where she started from and led to a two-second margin over second place. Edgar also claimed one and one fastest lap during the season, culminating in an eighth-place finish in the drivers' standings with 114 points. For the 2024 season, Edgar was retained by the team, now rebranded as , continuing her development in the series with a focus on building consistency and contending for stronger results. The campaign began promisingly with a top-four finish in despite a puncture in the opening race that dropped her from ninth place, but she faced challenges including frustrating reliability issues and tough on-track battles, such as a difficult weekend at Marina Bay in where she battled through the humid conditions for modest points. Later rounds showed improvement, with strong top-10 performances in and , though the season was marked by disappointments that prevented a return to podium contention. Edgar concluded the year 13th in the standings with 28 points.

British F4 Championship

In 2024, Jessica Edgar made her debut in the British F4 Championship, competing for Chris Dittmann Racing in the car powered by engines. Her entry into the series was facilitated by her ongoing campaign, with prior successes in the all-female series providing the platform for this step into a mixed-gender national formula category. Edgar's participation was limited to the sixth round at in July, where she joined a record-breaking 27-car field that included four other drivers. Over the weekend, she achieved three top-15 finishes, demonstrating adaptability on the demanding 4.259 km track despite it being her first outing in British F4 machinery. Race 1 saw her cross the line in 15th position after 11 laps, while Race 3 ended similarly in 15th following 12 laps; Race 2 was abandoned after a multi-car start-line incident, with no classification recorded. These results contributed to her season total of 8 points from 3 starts, securing an overall 28th place in the drivers' standings. The dual commitment to and British F4 presented significant logistical challenges, as both series shared the weekend—part of the Formula 1 support program—requiring Edgar to manage split schedules between practice, qualifying, and races across the two championships. This overlap limited preparation time and demanded quick adaptation to differing car setups and , yet it provided valuable experience in high-pressure, international environments. Performance analysis post-event highlighted her progress in tire management and on Zandvoort's technical layout, though consistency remained an area for growth amid the series' intense competition.

Formula E testing

In October 2025, Jessica Edgar participated in the second edition of the Women's Test as a test driver for the team, driving the DS E-TENSE FE25, the team's Gen3 Evo car for Season 12. The event took place on October 31 at the in , , where Edgar joined 21 other female drivers for a full day of running, upgraded from the previous year's half-day format to provide extended track time. Edgar, returning after her debut in the inaugural 2024 Women's Test with the same team, focused on building familiarity with the electric powertrain and aerodynamics of the Gen3 Evo car during preparation sessions guided by engineers. She completed timed laps across both morning and afternoon sessions, finishing 12th in each with a best morning time 4.215 seconds off the pace set by Chambers and an afternoon effort 3.293 seconds behind the leader, while accumulating 25 laps in the morning session alone. During the six hours of intense running, Edgar provided feedback on the car's handling, noting that the weight felt improved compared to her previous experience in the prior year. This testing outing marked Edgar's expansion into sustainable electric racing, aligning with her ongoing KZ2 karting commitments in the British Kart Championship. Her participation underscored Formula E's initiative to develop female talent through dedicated opportunities, potentially opening pathways for future roles in the all-electric series amid growing emphasis on diversity in motorsport.

Personal life

Residence

Jessica Edgar currently resides in Ennerdale, a village in , . Ennerdale serves as her birthplace and longstanding home base, providing a direct connection to her roots in the region. This location supports her racing lifestyle through its proximity to key training facilities, such as the Rowrah Circuit—home to the —where she honed her early skills and achieved notable success, including the club's championship in 2017. Despite the demands of her international racing schedule, which involves extensive travel for competitions across and beyond, Edgar maintains stability by returning to her family home in the Ennerdale area between events. This consistent base allows her to balance the rigors of a professional career with a grounded personal environment in the rural .

Interests

Jessica Edgar has been actively involved in initiatives promoting female participation in motorsport, notably through the FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars programme, for which she was selected in 2020 as one of 20 young drivers worldwide to develop skills both on and off the track. This programme, run by the FIA and Ferrari Driver Academy, provided her with training in areas such as interview techniques and media engagement, reinforcing her commitment to inspiring the next generation of female racers. Outside of racing, Edgar's hobbies include , which she began before starting karting at age four and continues occasionally despite prioritizing her career; she has owned a and has expressed that she would pursue it professionally if not racing. She also maintains a fitness routine to support her athletic demands, listing "keeping fit" among her personal interests. Edgar engages publicly through , where she shares insights into her racing journey and serves as a role model for young female drivers, amassing over 29,000 followers as of 2024. Her residence in Ennerdale, , allows her to balance these pursuits with the region's natural surroundings. As part of her sponsorship with in the , Edgar participates in community activities, such as visiting women-owned businesses like the All Things Delicious bakery in to support the company's Shop Small campaign, highlighting her role in broader empowerment efforts.

Racing records

Karting summary

Jessica Edgar began her karting career in the Bambino category in 2010 and progressed through , X30, and Junior X30 classes, achieving multiple podiums and championships at the club and national levels. In 2025, she returned to karting, competing in the category of the British Kart Championship for Jade Racing Team, where she stands 10th overall with 347 points as of November 2025.
YearCategoryKey Results and Positions
2010–2012BambinoFirst race at Fulbeck (2010); 2nd in Bambino 'O' Plate at Rowrah (2012).
2013–2017 (IAME)First race in class (2013); Rowrah Club Champion ( Kart Racing Club) (2017).
2018Mini X301st in Super One rounds at PFI and Shenington; 4th overall in Super One (1st Rookie); 5th overall in LGM .
2019Mini X301st in LGM at ; 2nd in Motorsport British Round at Rowrah; 2nd in Kartmasters Grand Prix at PFI; 4th in British Kart ; qualified for IAME Finals at .
2021X30 Junior4th in Little Green Man Series; 13th in British Kart ; multiple wins in British and LGM series rounds.
202510th overall in British Kart (347 points, as of November 2025).
Throughout her karting tenure, Edgar secured at least seven documented race wins, primarily in the X30 category, along with numerous finishes that highlighted her progression from local to international events. This foundation led to her transition to single-seater racing in 2022.

GB4 Championship results

Jessica Edgar competed for Fortec Motorsport in the 2022 , her debut season in single-seater racing. She accumulated 269 points over the 24-race season, finishing seventh in the drivers' standings. Her season highlight was a finish of second place in the third race at Oulton Park.
RoundCircuitRace 1Race 2Race 3Notes
1Snetterton9th10th10th
2Oulton Park12th12th2ndPodium finish
3Silverstone GP11th10th11th
411th12th10th
5Snetterton 3009th9th9th
6Silverstone GP4th8th9th
7Brands Hatch GP5th5th7th
813th8th7th

F1 Academy results

Jessica Edgar participated in the inaugural with Rodin Carlin, contesting all 21 races and finishing 8th in the drivers' championship with 114 points. Her campaign included strong consistency, with points scored in every round, highlighted by a maiden , victory, and fastest lap in the final race at , alongside three additional podiums earlier in the season. In , Edgar returned with for all 14 races across seven rounds, ending 13th overall with 28 points from several top-10 finishes. Her season was marred by reliability issues, including multiple punctures from on-track contact, such as in the opening race in and subsequent rounds, which limited her scoring opportunities despite competitive pace in practice and qualifying.
SeasonTeamRacesPolesWinsPodiumsFastest LapsPointsPosition
20232111411148th
20241400002813th

British F4 Championship results

Jessica Edgar made her debut in the British F4 Championship in 2024, racing for Chris Dittmann Racing during the round (Round 3), as her primary focus remained on the concurrent season. Limited to this single weekend due to scheduling conflicts, she competed in three races on the demanding 4.259 km circuit, achieving finishes of 15th, 14th, and 15th in a competitive 27-car field that included several fellow drivers. These results earned her 8 points in the drivers' standings, placing her 28th overall out of 30 competitors. Her best result of the weekend came in , a reversed-grid contest where she started from 14th on the grid and maintained position to finish 14th, demonstrating solid pace in mixed conditions. No points were scored from individual race finishes under the series' scoring system (25-18-15-12-10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 for Races 1 and 3; 15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 for ), suggesting the total may include additional allocations such as honors, though official standings confirm the 8-point tally. Edgar's participation highlighted the dual-series challenge, with the Zandvoort overlap allowing cross-competition experience in both all-female and mixed-gender machinery.
RoundCircuitRaceFinishing PositionPoints
3115th0
3214th0
3315th0
Overall Championship Position: 28th (8 points).

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