Bianca Bustamante all set for GB3 championship debut in 2025
Bianca Bustamante is set to join the GB3 Championship with Elite Motorsport. Photo from racerbia/Instagram
Wrapping her two-year F1 Academy journey this year, Filipino American motorsport star Bianca Bustamante is set to take her racing career to greater heights as she joins the GB3 Championship with Elite Motorsport in 2025.
Known for her stellar performance in the F1 Academy, where she secured podium finishes and victories that earned international acclaim, the first Filipina McLaren Development racer is ready to tackle the next challenge.
In an Instagram post, Bustamante shared her excitement and gratitude for this significant milestone.
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“Wow, I honestly can’t believe I’m even writing this,” she began, describing her transition to the GB3 Championship as “a major leap forward from the F4 car.”
The 18-year-old recently tested with Elite Motorsport in Spain, where she felt an immediate connection with the team and the professional environment they fostered.
Driving the GB3 car for the first time was a game-changer for Bustamante. She highlighted the vehicle’s higher downforce and responsiveness, which boosted her confidence behind the wheel.
“I spent two days testing with Elite in Spain last week with the old GB3 car, and it was very productive. We got off to a great start together and I felt so connected with the team straight away, a really professional environment,” she added. “It’s also been incredible driving higher downforce cars, the GB3 car is very responsive which gives me confidence to find the limits,”
“I absolutely can’t wait to jump into the new car in January,” she shared, brimming with anticipation for the 2025 season.
Reflecting on her journey, Bustamante acknowledged the challenges she overcame to reach this point.
“Two years ago, I wouldn’t have even dreamed of being able to compete at this level,” she admitted, expressing deep gratitude to her sponsors, partners and Elite Motorsport for their unwavering support and belief in her potential.
With the new season just weeks away, Bustamante is dedicating herself to rigorous preparation, focusing on building her strength and stamina.
“I’m going to be pushing myself hard in the gym over the winter,” she declared, determined to make the next season her most remarkable yet.
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