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Bianca Bustamante ‘thrilled’ to become first Filipino to race in W Series

/ 06:00 PM March 24, 2022

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MANILA, Philippines — Bianca Bustamante became the first Filipino racer to compete in the 2022 W Series season.

The 17-year-old Bustamante was selected as one of the youngest drivers after an impressive performance in the official W Series Pre-Season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain early this month.

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“I am beyond thrilled to be part of W Series this season. It is a dream come true and I am still pinching myself every day to check this actually happened,” Bustamante said in a statement. “All my life I have had my sights set on Formula 1, and now my racing career has taken a big step in the right direction thanks to W Series.”

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Bustamante, who also tested Formula 3 and Formula 4 cars in the United States and Spain, said there is still so much work to do as she eyes to become a Formula 1 driver.

“I’ve enjoyed every moment so far as I learn what it takes to become a professional driver, and I’m going to give it my all both on and off the track,” she said.

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“I’m making big gains in both my strength and mental focus. It has been a whirlwind and I’m looking forward to a couple of weeks at home in the Philippines before my debut race in W Series. Until then I’m going to keep pinching myself until I’m finally on the start grid in Miami.”

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Bustamante makes her W Series debut on May 6, coinciding with the F1 Miami Grand Prix.

The series will visit five new venues this year, including the first-ever W Series round in Asia held at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan.

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