BIANCA BUSTAMANTE Equals Career Best P13 Despite Flu at Eurocup-3 Debut

February 24, 2026

• BIANCA BUSTAMANTE kicked off her Eurocup-3 campaign at Portimão fighting through illness – arriving with flu symptoms and fever that made her Friday practice extra fun. Despite the setback, she stayed competitive in the top 20 during early sessions, showing she’s still a force in this nearly 30-car field.
• The Filipino driver’s weekend was a masterclass in making the most of chaotic circumstances. Multiple safety cars, red flags, and crashes created constant reshuffling, but BUSTAMANTE consistently delivered strong restarts and clean skills. Her standout moment came in Race 2, where she executed a brilliant final restart to surge from P20 to P16 on track, ultimately securing P13 after penalties – equaling her career-best from GB3.
• What’s most encouraging is how BUSTAMANTE adapted to the step up in competition and machinery. Moving from GB3 to the faster, lighter Dallara 326 in Eurocup-3 represents a significant challenge, yet she showed genuine pace improvement throughout the weekend. Her personal best lap of 1:38.205 in the final race, combined with her ability to fight back from setbacks like the accidental pit limiter activation, demonstrates strong resilience.

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