BIANCA BUSTAMANTE Sets GB3 Championship Debut for April 2025 at Silverstone

March 20, 2025

by Gavin Martinez // from usa.inquirer.net

• BIANCA BUSTAMANTE is making her GB3 Championship debut in April 2025 with Elite Motorsport at Silverstone, marking a major career milestone for the 20-year-old Filipino American driver. The former McLaren Development driver shared a throwback video reflecting on her journey from being 45 kg underweight and barely completing two laps in F4 to now preparing for this crucial stepping stone series.
• Her transition to GB3 comes after completing her stint with McLaren’s Driver Development Program, where she made history as the first Filipina in the program. BUSTAMANTE emphasized the physical and mental challenges she overcame, plus the relentless media and sponsorship hustle required to fund her racing career – a reality we know too well for drivers without generational wealth backing them.
• The GB3 Championship represents a critical opportunity for BUSTAMANTE to prove herself on the European circuit, with the series serving as a recognized pathway to higher-tier single-seater racing. Her rallying cry “Laban Pilipinas!” shows she’s carrying her Filipino heritage proudly as she prepares to make her mark in the highly competitive series.

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