Bianca Bustamante pushes forward after Singapore qualifying setback
Bianca Bustamante / Photo from racerbia/Instagram
With a fresh new look, hoops in hand, and her helmet ready, Filipino American racing prodigy Bianca Bustamante remains hopeful despite not having the perfect qualifying session at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
In a candid Instagram post, the first Filipina McLaren Development driver reflected on the challenging first round, acknowledging that her performance fell short of expectations.
“Tough one yesterday in qualifying… I pushed as hard as I could but missed a top 5 in qualifying by 0.2 seconds,” she wrote, with photos of her on the race track.
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Despite starting in P9, Bustamante remains upbeat and motivated for the upcoming two races.
“I’m gonna drive my heart out there to climb my way back up,” she promised her supporters, determined to turn things around on the streets of Singapore. Her resolve is encapsulated in the hashtag she frequently uses: “Forever Forward,” with an orange heart.
Bustamante’s enthusiasm for the event isn’t just limited to the racetrack. In a separate post featuring behind-the-scenes footage, she shared her excitement about the race weekend, stating, “I’ll give it my best out there for race 2, it’s been such a dream!”
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Bustamante also took time to reflect on her early arrival in Singapore, highlighting a week full of fan interactions, media engagements and promotional activities. From her first glimpse of the city’s skyline to a fun game of hoops, Bustamante made sure to savor every moment of her journey.
“Singapore, you never disappoint,” she expressed, reminiscing about the bustling energy of the city and her experiences filming with Bein Sports Asia.
A memorable moment for her was meeting fans during her first meet-and-greet and participating in interviews that revealed her growing confidence both on and off the track.
While Singapore offers a backdrop of excitement, the real story is Bustamante’s unwavering commitment to the sport.
Despite a tough race at Zandvoort where she didn’t score points, she’s laser-focused on making a strong comeback in Singapore.
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