BIANCA BUSTAMANTE Named Laureus Ambassador, Preps for GB3 Championship Debut

March 29, 2025

by Gavin Martinez // from usa.inquirer.net

• BIANCA BUSTAMANTE has been named a Laureus ambassador, joining an elite group using sports for social change. The 19-year-old Filipino American driver visited the Laureus-supported Reaching Higher program, demonstrating her commitment to youth empowerment through motorsport. Her advocacy extends beyond racing – she organized a “Race to Inspire” initiative in 2024 to spark motorsport passion in the Philippines.
• After making history as the first Filipina to compete in F1 Academy and finishing seventh overall in both her seasons, BUSTAMANTE is leveling up for 2025. She’s joining Elite Motorsport for the GB3 Championship, with Round 1 starting at Silverstone in April. Recent testing at Snetterton shows she’s already making progress with the new machinery, posting encouraging updates about developments and forward momentum.
• Her influence is expanding beyond the track as she becomes Priority Pass’s latest Asia Pacific brand advocate, leveraging her international racing travel experience. With her McLaren development program chapter closed, BUSTAMANTE is positioning herself as both a competitive force in GB3 and a growing ambassador for motorsport accessibility and youth development across multiple platforms.

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