Bianca Bustamante vows to bounce back after ‘disappointing’ Zandvoort race

Bianca Bustamante is looking ahead to a stronger comeback in Singapore. Photo from racerbia/Instagram

It wasn’t the comeback race she hoped for, so Filipino American racer Bianca Bustamante felt disappointed after failing to score points. However, with her drive and mindset, she’s now looking ahead to a stronger comeback in Singapore.

The first Filipina McLaren Development driver took to Instagram to share her feelings after a challenging race weekend at Zandvoort, where she left the track without scoring points. 

In a post, the 19-year-old athlete expressed her disappointment over the weekend’s events, citing a series of unfortunate circumstances beyond her control.

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Bustamante acknowledged the setbacks but emphasized her commitment to analyzing her performance and working with her team to address any areas for improvement.

“Breaks my heart to put it in writing and post rn, but leaving Zandvoort without points is a big disappointment. Many unlucky things happened this weekend, purely out of our control which is a tough one to swallow,” she wrote. 

Despite the challenges, she expressed gratitude towards her team, ART Grand Prix, for their hard work in rebuilding her car after sustaining chassis damage. 

“Thank you to @artgp_official for the hard work to rebuild my car after the chassis damage. Race 1 we had to work through a few issues in the car, but race 2 the car was perfect again and we even set the 4th quickest time of the race which is all thanks to the team,” she said.

Looking ahead, Bustamante is determined to make a strong comeback at the Singapore Grand Prix. 

“Singapore is a few weeks away and I’m more motivated than ever to make up for this one,” she noted. Her resolve to push forward reflects her unwavering dedication to returning to the top of the grid where she believes she belongs.

Bustamante also took a moment to celebrate the success of her peers, extending her congratulations to McLaren’s Lando Norris and the team for their victory. 

“Hugeeee congratulations @landonorris @mclaren! You guys kept me going,” she added.

As she prepares for the upcoming race in Singapore, Bustamante remains focused on overcoming the recent setbacks and continuing to pursue her goals with renewed determination.