Bianca Bustamante gears up for GB3 season opener
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All set!
Filipino American motorsport rising star Bianca Bustamante is revving up for a brand new chapter in her racing career as she enters the GB3 Championship season opener this week.
The young driver, who has captured international attention with her fierce competitiveness and trailblazing journey in motorsports and the first Filipina in McLaren Development Program, took to Instagram to express her excitement and reflect on the challenges leading up to the big race.
“This is it, it’s finally @gb3championship race week!” she wrote, setting the tone for what promises to be a thrilling debut in one of the most competitive junior single-seater series in Europe.
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Bustamante shared that her off-season was anything but restful. She spent the winter months pushing herself “really hard both on and off the track” in preparation for the season. Despite the grind, the transition hasn’t been seamless.
Adapting to the new GB3 car proved to be a significant hurdle. “It hasn’t been the smoothest journey adapting to this new car which is quite tricky to drive,” she admitted.
The car’s physical demands and complex dynamics have been a new learning curve – but one she’s determined to conquer.
Now racing with Elite Motorsport, she further emphasized the progress she has made with her team, while also remaining grounded in the reality of growth.
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“I have made tons of progress together with my team @elitemotorsport_, but I also have to accept it’s going to take time to get on top of this car,” she said. Still, she vowed to give her all in every race, aiming to improve with every session throughout what she described as a “mega year” ahead.
With a packed weekend schedule consisting of two days of practice, two qualifying rounds and three races, Bustamante knows this season will demand more from her than ever before.
“A lotttt more driving than last year hehe,” she added with playful honesty.
Fans eager to witness her journey can catch the GB3 races live on YouTube via the @gb3championship channel.
Signing off her post with heartfelt gratitude, she wrote, “Wish us luck and thanks for all the continued support! Laban Pilipinas.”
