BIANCA BUSTAMANTE Steps Up to Eurocup-3 with Palou Motorsport-Prema Partnership

January 8, 2026

• BIANCA BUSTAMANTE becomes the first driver signed to Palou Motorsport’s 2026 Eurocup-3 program, marking the biggest step in her five-year single-seater journey. The 20-year-old Filipino driver will benefit from the team’s new partnership with powerhouse Prema Racing, which brings engineering support and access to their simulator – exactly the kind of technical backing that can make or break a driver’s transition to higher categories.
• This represents a significant career leap for BUSTAMANTE, who’s been methodically climbing the motorsport ladder since her 2022 F4 debut. While her F1 Academy campaigns showed flashes of speed with multiple wins and podiums, her GB3 experience in 2025 proved she could handle the increased competition and technical demands of premier junior formulas – valuable preparation for the Dallara 326 chassis she’ll pilot.
• The timing couldn’t be better, as Eurocup-3 switches to the Formula 3-spec Dallara 326 with Toyota power for 2026. BUSTAMANTE gets to grow with the series as everyone adapts to new machinery, leveling the playing field somewhat. Her development role with Formula E’s Kiro Race Co demonstrates she’s building relationships beyond just driving – smart career management that shows she understands the business side of progressing through motorsport’s ranks.

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