BIANCA BUSTAMANTE Charges to Season-Best 14th at Portimao
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June 8, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- BIANCA BUSTAMANTE delivered a stellar recovery drive at Portimao, climbing from 26th after an early spin by Renzo Barbuy to finish 14th in race one—her best Eurocup-3 result this season.
- The Palou Motorsport driver showed blistering pace throughout the weekend, qualifying just one second off the top-10 and consistently running competitive lap times while navigating multiple safety car periods.
- BUSTAMANTE’s aggressive overtaking saw her pass multiple competitors including Jakob Bergmeister and Casper Stevenson, ultimately gaining positions through smart driving as others picked up track limits penalties.
- Despite a five-second penalty for track limits in race two, BUSTAMANTE secured consecutive top-20 finishes, demonstrating significant progress from her 18th-place season opener at Le Castellet.
UPCOMING:
- Eurocup-3 Championship at Imola, July 4-5
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by LIAM REDFORD originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com
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