BIANCA BUSTAMANTE Climbs Motorsport Ladder From F1 Academy To Eurocup-3

October 10, 2026

• BIANCA BUSTAMANTE secured two F1 Academy victories with Prema in 2023, earning presidential congratulations from Philippines President Marcos, before joining McLaren’s Driver Development Programme as their first female signee for 2024 with ART Grand Prix.
• The Filipina driver finished seventh in F1 Academy both seasons (116 points in 2023, 73 in 2024), scoring podiums and fastest laps but departing McLaren after 2024 to pursue GB3 with Elite Motorsport in 2025.
• BUSTAMANTE competed in Formula E tests for McLaren (third place) and Cupra Kiro development role, participating in women’s and rookie tests across 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons with mixed results ranging from third to 22nd.
• Currently competing in 2026 Eurocup-3 with Palou Motorsport after finishing 22nd in GB3 (75 points, 24 races), the 21-year-old from Manila has built a diverse resume across W Series, multiple F4 championships, and junior categories since 2022.

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