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Philippines Bianca Bustamante has quickly risen through the ranks of motorsports, transitioning from karting champion to a notable presence in international single-seater racing. After achieving success in different racing series, she now focuses on her continued career progression and brand collaborations.
Bianca Bustamante became the first female driver to be welcomed into the McLaren Racing Driver Development Programme. This multi-year partnership involved McLaren branding on her race car, overalls, and team kit.
Makeup label Anastasia Beverly Hills sponsored Bianca Bustamante as its first athlete ambassador.
Priority Pass welcomed Bianca Bustamante as their Asia Pacific Brand Advocate, supporting her passion for travel and goal to inspire.
Cisco branding was represented on Bianca Bustamante's race car, overalls, and team kit as part of a multi-year partnership.
Bianca Bustamante is an ambassador for Logitech G, highlighting her journey from sim racing with Logitech gear to professional racing.
Bianca Bustamante joined Cupra Kiro as a Development Driver in Formula E, participating in test sessions and embedding herself with the team.
Bianca Bustamante was named a Laureus ambassador, joining a global movement that uses sports to uplift communities.
Vehicle rental company Avis ranked Bustamante among the most influential non-European female racing drivers, noting her significant social media following.
Bianca Bustamante, born on January 19, 2005, in Manila, Philippines, began her racing journey in karting at the age of three. She quickly demonstrated her aptitude for the sport, securing multiple karting championship titles. Notable achievements in her early career include back-to-back victories in the JR Asian Karting Open Championship and the Petron Blaze 100 IAME Series Philippines during 2018 and 2019. These early accomplishments provided a foundation for her transition to single-seater racing.
Bustamante’s professional single-seater career commenced with her participation in the W Series in 2022, where she earned top rookie honors. This was followed by her joining the inaugural F1 Academy season in 2023 with PREMA Racing. During this season, she achieved two race wins in Valencia and Monza, alongside two additional podium finishes, concluding the season in seventh place overall in the Drivers’ Standings. In October 2023, Bustamante was selected for the McLaren Driver Development Programme, becoming the first female driver to enter this program. For the 2024 F1 Academy season, she competed with ART Grand Prix, representing McLaren. Additionally, she gained experience in Formula E test sessions for teams such as McLaren Formula E Team and Cupra Kiro, participating as a development driver. In December 2024, it was announced that Bustamante would advance to the GB3 Championship for the 2025 season with Elite Motorsport.
Her career trajectory has included participation in various championships, such as the Formula 4 UAE Championship, Italian F4 Championship, and Eurocup-3. In 2026, she is slated to compete in Eurocup-3 with Palou Motorsport. Throughout her career, Bustamante has accumulated valuable racing experience across different series and demonstrated consistent progression in competitive environments. She has been noted for her engagement in promoting female participation in motorsport and has garnered a significant social media following.
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