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BIANCA BUSTAMANTE Shows Fight Through Technical Troubles at Silverstone

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September 15, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • BIANCA BUSTAMANTE gained four places on Race 1’s opening lap despite starting 29th due to a carry-over penalty, though technical downshifting issues hampered her throughout the contest at Silverstone.
  • The Filipina posted competitive lap times in the 1:53s during Race 1, demonstrating strong final-sector pace while battling through technical difficulties that ultimately left her 25th after defending from multiple competitors.
  • BUSTAMANTE adapted quickly to treacherous wet conditions in Race 2, immediately recovering two positions on lap two and progressively lowering her times to 2:09.4 despite extreme spray and limited visibility.
  • The Palou Motorsport driver’s 2026 rookie Eurocup-3 campaign has shown steady progression with a career-best 14th at Portimao and consistent top-20 finishes at Imola before Silverstone’s technical setbacks.

UPCOMING:

  • Eurocup-3 Round at Jerez – September 25-27, 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com