Cover Bianca Bustamante to drive for Hitech Grand Prix as she returns to the competition at Circuit Zandvoort (Photo: CBR Media)
Bianca Bustamante to drive for Hitech Grand Prix as she returns to the competition at Circuit Zandvoort (Photo: CBR Media)
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Zandvoort’s challenging track layout will put Filipina rising star Bianca Bustamante’s skills to the test
“I am looking forward to racing in the ROKiT F4 British Championship for the first time,” says 19-year-old racing driver Bianca Bustamante, who is competing in the sixth round of the championships at Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands from July 13 to 14.
Bustamante will race in the highly competitive series for the first time in her career with the British team Hitech Grand Prix. Hitech, which has been participating in the junior divisions of motorsport for almost a decade, currently leads the championship.
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Above With Bianca Bustamante being one of McLaren’s Development Drivers, her participation in the championships will be an incredible opportunity for her personal growth and learning
With Bianca Bustamante being one of McLaren’s Development Drivers, her participation in the championships will be an incredible opportunity for her personal growth and learning
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This year, the F4 British Championship is expanding its horizons by including Circuit Zandvoort in its schedule, marking its first venture beyond the borders of the United Kingdom.
“Though I raced at Circuit Zandvoort last year, it will be my first time in the championship where the level of competition is intense and will have some of the best male and female drivers from around the globe,” says Bianca Bustamante. It will give her an opportunity to build experience and gain valuable track time in preparation for the upcoming fourth round of the F1 Academy at Circuit Zandvoort.
Above One standout section in the circuit is the captivating sequence of S-bends from turns 11 to 14, which will truly test not only Bianca Bustamante’s skill but also the balance of her car
One standout section in the circuit is the captivating sequence of S-bends from turns 11 to 14, which will truly test not only Bianca Bustamante’s skill but also the balance of her car
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Bianca Bustamante will be driving the Tatuus F4-T-421, a car she is familiar with. Still, she promises not to be complacent. Throughout the weekend, the Filipina will participate in several practice sessions, one qualifying session, and three sprint races.
“As always, qualifying will be a key component to a successful race weekend, so I will work hard in the practice sessions to get acquainted with both my team and the car,” she shares. “Big thank you to my team, Hitech Grand Prix, for their guidance, as well as to McLaren for all their support.”
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Angela Nicole Regis Guiral is the assistant digital editor of Tatler Philippines. She studied journalism and has since written features that look closely at how culture, lifestyle and social impact converge, while occasionally wandering into the worlds of style and travel.
