BIANCA BUSTAMANTE Exits McLaren, Joins ABBI PULLING in GB3 Championship

February 11, 2025

• BIANCA BUSTAMANTE confirmed her exit from McLaren’s young driver program after two successful F1 Academy seasons that netted five podiums, two victories, and 1.6 million Instagram followers. The Philippine driver thanked CEO Zak Brown for the invaluable experience before setting her sights on the next challenge.
• The timing couldn’t be better – BUSTAMANTE joins reigning F1 Academy champion ABBI PULLING at Elite Motorsport for the 2025 GB3 Championship, creating a formidable duo of graduates ready to prove the academy’s pipeline works. Both drivers represent the next wave of talent moving up the ladder with serious credentials.
• McLaren’s young driver program still houses promising talent including ELLA LLOYD, but losing BUSTAMANTE shows how competitive the development landscape has become. When drivers with her track record and social media presence move on, it signals confidence in their ability to secure quality rides elsewhere.

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