BIANCA BUSTAMANTE Makes History as First Female McLaren Driver
October 20, 2023
Originally Written by Michelle De Pacina // from nextshark.com
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- 18-year-old Bianca Bustamante makes history as the first female driver signed to McLaren, set to race for ART Grand Prix in the 2024 F1 Academy season.
- The Filipino racer, who currently ranks seventh in the F1 Academy championship, previously became the first Filipino to win an F1 Academy race and has competed in W Series, Formula 4, and USF Juniors.
- Bustamante expressed deep emotion over this milestone, sharing her journey and gratitude, while McLaren's Emanuele Pirro praised her potential, emphasizing the team's commitment to developing her as a future racing star.
UPCOMING:
- BUSTAMANTE will race for McLaren under ART Grand Prix in the 2024 F1 Academy season
- BUSTAMANTE will race in the finale weekend of the inaugural F1 Academy in Austin with PREMA Racing