BIANCA BUSTAMANTE Steps Up to Eurocup-3 with Palou Motorsport for 2026

January 8, 2026

• BIANCA BUSTAMANTE lands a solid step up the ladder with Palou Motorsport for 2026’s Eurocup-3 series, proving that persistence pays off in this unforgiving sport. The 20-year-old gets to reunite with PREMA Racing’s technical crew—the same team that supported her 2023 F1 Academy campaign—creating a familiar foundation for tackling faster, more powerful machinery.
• This move represents exactly the kind of progression we want to see: a driver with diverse experience across W Series, F4, F1 Academy, and GB3 earning her shot at Formula Regional-level competition. The Eurocup-3 series runs the same regulations as FIA Formula Regional European Championship but with new Dallara 326 chassis packing 275 horsepower—a meaningful step up that demands respect.
• BUSTAMANTE’s genuine gratitude shines through her announcement, acknowledging the harsh reality that “everyone knows how incredibly difficult it is to survive in this sport, and even more so to move up.” Her recognition of long-term supporters and the challenge of simply staying in the game reflects the financial pressures that make every contract a small miracle, especially for women climbing the motorsport hierarchy.

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