The 18-year-old drove her maiden campaign in W Series in 2022. Not many people can pride themselves with making history at such a young agelet alone a young woman in a male-dominated sport. That approach has helped her go from karting glory as a child to the top rookie in the W Series [an all-female single-seater championship]last year. Bustamante is now sixth in the overall drivers standings with 44 points. F1 stats: Which drivers have scored the most points without winning a race? 11. Everything is always high-performance and the minute that youre out of control, a lot of things can happen. When KGO spoke with Bianca she had just finished a full training session. "I have a brother and he has autism and Down syndrome. Bianca Bustamante (born 19 January 2005) is a Filipino racing driver. As a rookie in formula cars, 2022 was a year full of challenges, but today is definitely a big step up in my career, said Bustamante. The teenager has herself specialized in STEM and was, as of early June, on the verge of graduating. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, 12-year-old driver Cam Carraway shifts the future of racing into high gear, Pushing for greater representation, recognizing Filipino American leaders on Bay Area landmarks. "Other drivers have a home to go to after the race, but for me, home is a bit too far so I'm often by myself," she told DW. 19-01-2005 Height Nationality Filipino 16 Having competed in karting since the age of 5, Bianca Bustamante made the step up to racing in single seaters in 2022. Earlier, Bustamante finished P5 in Race 1 ahead of both of her teammates, but not without errors as she lost places after sliding onto the gravel early in the session. Because of the Halo system I was able to get out without there being an issue with the fire because the fire was inside the car as well and I could see it. I wasn't expecting the effect would be this much. Food & Drink Sports Features Drive Bianca Bustamante Just Captured Her First Victory at F1 Academy By Esquire Philippines | May 8, 2023 IMAGE f1 academy Filipinos in racing is a rarity. CNN and the CNN logo are registered marks of Cable News Network, Inc., displayed with permission. She said eventually racing in the main F1 series, or IndyCar, or NASCAR is her 'Everest' as she calls it. This program was organized by FIA together with Scuderia Ferrari's world-renowned Ferrari Driver Academy, which has produced Formula One drivers like Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Red Bull's . It's one of the struggles.". All of the latest news, reports, interviews and press releases for the F1 Academy, the all-female driver series. My dad is actually an overseas worker. Bianca Bustamante made history by becoming the first Filipina to win a Formula 1 Academy race. [13], (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap), (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap). Most importantly, thanks to Laurence Escalante for believing in me and supporting my journey, getting me one step closer to my F1 dreams., This feature is currently not available because you need to provide consent to functional cookies. . A. Al Qubaisi. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live, Upgrade to Excessive Heat Warning this weekend; window shortened, Third bus of migrants arrives in downtown LA from Texas: Officials, Spare the Air Alert in effect for Bay Area Friday. She told San Francisco's KGO-TV her family commuted from San Jose to Sonoma Raceway growing up so she could compete in go-kart races. She is a race car driver and she is fast. She is currently competing for Prema Racing in the feeder series F1 Academy. As flames began to envelop the cockpit of Grants car with the 17-year-old Brit trapped inside, she credited the Halo for allowing her escape from the wreckage, after which point she was taken to the medical centre for checks, where it was confirmed that she had not suffered any major injuries. But up-and-coming talent like Bianca Bustamante is hoping to change that notion in the. [8] [12], Bustamante is an advocate for non-fungible tokens, launching a series titled The Dark Horse with her manager as a way of financing her career. Interview. pic.twitter.com/KizQVAbUfl. 6. Bustamante made history as she became the first Filipino to win an F1 Academy race during Round 2 in Valencia, Spain last May. [2] As the championship is a spec series, all teams will compete with an identical Tatuus F4-T-421 chassis and tyre compounds developed by Pirelli. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. To be here is a testament to Bustamante's determination, but even now, on the biggest stage, home remains a long way away. Grant's car was launched into the air after she attempted to overtake rival Bianca Bustamante on turn one of the track. She told ABC7 News her family commuted from San Jose to Sonoma Raceway growing up so she could compete in go-kart races. [10], Bustamante resides between Laguna, Philippines and San Jose, California, and is the daughter of Raymund and Janice Bustamante. Bianca Bustamante triumphs in Monza to seal home race win for PREMA Racing. [They] are making sure that we get equal treatment, equal rights, every driver boy, girl, man, woman. Bustamante now sits at sixth place in the overall standings. Chloe Chong set the fastest lap but did not finish in the top 10, so was ineligible to score the point for fastest lap. 18-year-old Bianca Bustamante, who spent time growing up in the Bay Area, just became the first Filipino to win an F1 Academy race in the new all-female racing series founded by Formula 1.. When we spoke with Bianca she had just finished a full training session. All Rights Reserved. Hello everyone, Im just letting you know that Im okay after my race one incident, Grant posted on Instagram. MORE: Pushing for greater representation, recognizing Filipino American leaders on Bay Area landmarks. She then spoke with us for 35 minutes uninterrupted and her passion for the sport was obvious. Ive been working with a lot of mental coaches, sport coaches to build my confidence as a driver and definitely a race win has skyrocketed this but to a point where I can put in all of these into a positive progression, not letting it get to my head, to still keep my feet [on the ground] and head down and focus on the next one, she said. Bustamante took pride in representing women in a male-dominated game and she is glad to carry with it the honor of being a Filipino. At 6 years old, she began competing in Karting within Asia. Grant would be launched into the air as she made contact with a car ahead, the wheel of her ART Grand Prix car brushing over the Halo on Bustamantes Prema, before flipping over and skidding into the run-off. [1] Its season commenced on 29 April at Red Bull Ring and will conclude on 22 October supporting the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. "Financially it definitely wasn't easy for us. The 2023 F1 Academy is a motor racing championship that is the inaugural season of the F1 Academy, . The anthem was played, we raised the flag. Bustamante will be racing at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza from 7th to 9th July, which holds a special significance for the Italian team as she prepares to compete on PREMA Racing's home soil. 2015 Nine Media Corp. CNN name, logo and all associated elements and 2015 Cable News Network. ! Bianca Bustamante is feeling confident ahead of Race 2. The 2023 F1 Academy is a motor racing championship that is the inaugural season of the F1 Academy, an all-female Formula 4-level racing series founded and organized under the management of Formula Motorsport Limited. [1] She then participated in a second pre-season test in Barcelona on 24 March along with 11 other potential drivers and 9 automatic qualifiers from the previous W Series season. The 18-year-old drove her maiden campaign in W Series in 2022. No extra points are awarded to the pole-sitter in Race 2. The 18-year-old rising star snagged her first career victory in the second race of F1 Academy's Round 2 held in Valencia, Spain on Saturday. Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 10) F1 Academy driver Bianca Bustamante added another win under her belt as she topped the Race 3 of Round 5 in Monza, Italy on Sunday. Bianca Bustamante claims inaugural F1 Academy win in Race 2 at Valencia. On May 6 in Valencia, Spain, Bustamante made her historic win in the new all-female racing series. "It was for every Filipino out there, especially when the anthem was played.". 9. Filipino driver Bianca Bustamante of PREMA Racing celebrates after winning an F1 Academy race in Monza. The 18-year-old led from lights to flag for her first career win in the second race of Round 2 of F1 Academy in Circuit Ricardo Tormo. In Race 3 on Sunday, Bustamante maneuvered to P7from her P13 qualification. Chloe Grant's car catches fire following the horror crash Credit: Getty. Bustamante spoke with Insider reporter Yoonji Han about her road to racing and what the win means to her. Enter the world of F1 Academy, Your go-to source for the latest F1 Academy news, driver updates, schedule updates and results. But up-and-coming talent like Bianca Bustamante is hoping to change that notion in the near future. Bianca Bustamante makes 'herstory' for PH in F1 Academy; HARD ROAD TO GLORY. 18-year-old Bianca Bustamante, who spent time growing up in the Bay Area, just became the first Filipino to win an F1 Academy race in the new all-female racing series founded by Formula 1.. Bianca says she has always looked up to former NASCAR and IndyCar racer Danica Patrick. "At first it can be so daunting pursuing a path not many people would normally take and I've always told myself, if it was easy everyone would be doing it," Bustamante said. I really appreciate it. She was in a baby race cart by the age of 3 and at just 6 years old, Bustamante knew a life in motorsport was what she wanted. . A month on from her historic F1 Academy race win in Valencia, Bianca Bustamante still can't believe it. Bustamante crashed at Turn 1 with Chloe Grant, who was. In this sport, [everything we do is so critical.]. F1 driver contracts: What is the current contract status of every driver on the 2023 grid? She is a race car driver and she is fast. MANILA, Philippines Philippine racer Bianca Bustamante logged her first-ever win in the F1 Academy as she ruled the grid in Race 2 at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain on. "The fact that now, it's not just about us drivers, but even engineers like McLaren launching their new women programfor STEM engineers that's amazing,"Bustamante said, referring to the science, technology, engineering and math courses that lay the foundation for a career in motor sport. SAN FRANCISCO -- Eighteen-year-old Bianca Bustamante just became the first Filipino to win an F1 Academy race with PREMA Racing. The Halo was first introduced for FIA-regulated series back in 2018, and in Formula 1, the likes of Romain Grosjean, Lewis Hamilton and Zhou Guanyu have all hailed it as a life-saver after respective incidents. The latest round of the 2023 F1 Academy season saw the drivers head to Monza, home of the Italian Grand Prix, where a terrifying collision occurred on the approach to Turn 1. "I hadn't heard the national anthem being played in motorsport for a very long time," she said. The pole-sitter in each Race 1 and 3 also receives two points respectively, and one point is given to the driver who sets the fastest lap of the race provided that the driver finishes inside the top ten. And the fact that they accept me as their fellow competitor, as a racing driver regardless of where I came from has been an amazing experience.. PREMA Racing have announced that Filipino driver Bianca Bustamante will the first driver in their three-car line-up for the inaugural F1 Academy season this year. 102 PTS. He moved away when I was young just so he could support the family and put food on the table," she said. May 6, 2023 saw "herstory" made as Bustamante dominated in the second race of F1 Academys round 2 held in Valencia, Spain. 2023 ABS-CBN Corporation. The lack of representation of women in motorsport in Asia has always been one of the main causes why we dont have a lot of female Asian racing drivers, she said. ", Life hasn't been easy for Bustamante, but one mantra has helped her through:"When life's tough, you've got to be tougher.". Sometimes being real is the best you can be and that's what I've always tried to show little girls.". To experience all this stuff at 18, sometimes I think it's a bit too much," she said. COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Army National Guard's 147th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) recently graduated its first international classes of the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) and Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC). "I can really remember my first memory of driving it I was probably going about 60 kilometers per hour so for me it was already like so fast and I just fell in love with the speed," said Bustamante. The 18-year-old received a message from the president of the Philippines, had a resolution voiced on the country's senate floor and saw her face splashed across an enormous billboard on the busiest street in Manila. Bianca Bustamante: 1-5 Source: Race calendar and results. "Everything I'm doing is to hopefully make it there.". The F1 Academys inaugural season has seven rounds in the calendar. B. Bustamante. Bianca Bustamante is the only Asian karter among 14 chosen to join the "2021 FIA Girls on Track - Rising Stars Global Scholarship Shootout". Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 7) Another victory for the Philippines as Bianca Bustamante became the first Filipina to ever win in the newly formed all-female Formula 1 (F1) Academy. Come on!!!!! [6], Bustamante's car suffered a technical failure at the start of the formation lap during the third race at Red Bull Ring and could not start. Grant and Bustamante can now be added to that list. Its becoming more inclusive and diverse, she said of motorsports. Each car is powered by a 165-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine developed by Autotecnica.[1]. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 18-year-old Bianca Bustamante, who spent time growing up in the Bay Area, just became the first Filipino to win an F1 Academy race in the new all-female racing series founded by Formula 1. "There's a lot of moments where you kind of have a crash. AboutCareersPrivacyTermsContact UsAdvertise With Us, Formula 1, F1, F1 Academy, Bianca Bustamante, PREMA Racing, female racing, motorsport, F1 Academy: Bianca Bustamante gets first career victory, Bianca Bustamante signs for full season with Italian racing team Prema. It made for a difficult road and because of that I needed to really value every time I was just able to drive, to race because I never really knew when it would be the last time. "Yes I can drive a car at this speed but the next day I could be doing my makeup or makeup routine or doing an outfit check just doing normal things that a young girl would be doing. [4], On 3 February, Bustamante was confirmed as the second driver to compete in the newly launched all-female F1 Academy series, with Prema Racing. F1 Academy Driver Bianca Bustamante Credits Halo For Saving Her Life After Horrific Crash. Garca leads with 96. I hadnt heard the national anthem being played in motorsport for a very long time, she said. Warner Media Company. She then spoke with KGO for 35 minutes uninterrupted and her passion for the sport was obvious. Her father, a motor sport fanatic, bought Bustamante her first suit when she was just 1. The two bonded over the similarities of their journeys, two aspiring drivers who didn't look like anyone on the grid. READ MORE: First F1 Academy driver announced as Swiss racer Lena Buhler joins ART Grand Prix. (UPDATED) The Philippine anthem played as Bianca Bustamante made history as the first Filipina driver to ever win a Formula 1 Academy race. Bianca Bustamante set to embark upon highly anticipated F1 Academy campaign in Austria. Get the new ABC7 Bay Area mobile app today! Were classified as racing drivers. 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F1 Academy is a new all-female racing series founded by Formula 1. That has always been my goal and my dreamto hear the national anthem being played in the motorsport world and it did and I really couldn't hold back my tears. F1 penalty points: One driver has points added and takes unwanted P1 from Pierre Gasly. Her father, a motorsport fanatic, bought Bustamante her first suit when she was just 1. Career W Series Bustamante in W series at the 2022 British Grand Prix 7. He was an overseas Filipino worker in America in San Jose so there he worked a lot in construction, he worked three jobs to give money for my racing to put food on the table and because of this I rarely saw him and that's why it meant so much that I won because it wasn't just for me," Bustamante said. Im one of the youngest drivers in F1 Academy so I look up to a lot of these girls that Im racing with. Thank you everyone for believing in me. "Yes I can drive a car at this speed but the next day I could be doing my makeup or makeup routine or doing an outfit check just doing normal things that a young girl would be doing. AboutCareersPrivacyTermsContact UsAdvertise With Us, Formula 1, F1, F1 Academy, Bianca Bustamante, PREMA Racing, female racing, motorsport, racing. 18-year-old racing driver Bianca Bustamante will be among the 15 females to compete in the inaugural F1 Academy series. "I went for a move in the third-to-last quarter and took the checkered flag so that was my very first international win in Macau and I think after winning that, raising the Philippine flag at the podium, and being the only girl in it was like oh damn really, it was the most pivotal point in my career you know," said Bustamante. He was one of the first few people that really stood up for it and said: 'We need to have an initiative to support women.' You have so much adrenaline during a race weekend and then suddenly you're back to being by yourself. "The fact that I was racing, it was really, really difficult for the whole family. He just needs an arm around his shoulder Horner throws support behind Perez amid poor qualifying run, Brown says McLaren are back in the game after being nowhere at start of season, Schumacher wouldnt say no to another McLaren test as he completes first laps during private run, F1 Play user defies enormous odds to claim dream VIP experience, Podcast A month on from her historic F1 Academy race win in Valencia, Bianca Bustamante still can't believe it. (Photo from F1 Academy) The Filipina racer had a remarkable race weekend for PREMA Racing at . That's why I've always felt like I've had to pay them back.". She also competed in the W Series in 2022, which was cut short due to funding issues. The five teams will next battle in Round 3 in Barcelona from May 19 to 21. 18-year-old Bianca Bustamante, who spent time growing up in the Bay Area, just became the first Filipino to win an F1 Academy race in the new all-female racing series founded by Formula 1. Chloe Grant a dcoll sur une autre monoplace au 1er virage avant de se retourner. Bustamante was born in the Philippines but also spent time growing up in the Bay Area. [9], On 24 May 2023, Bustamante was announced to make her debut in Italian F4 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, driving for Prema Racing in a one-off appearance replacing Aurelia Nobels. A lot of what makes a typicalchildhood has been missing. Qualifying in pole position after several modifications in the starting line up, Bustamante led from start to finish in the 11-lap Circuit Ricardo Tormo to secure the third win for the PREMA Racing team this season. Bustamante made her single-seater debut last year competing in W Series, scoring points in her first race with a ninth-place finish in Miami. Tyres went over my head but the Halo saved my life today.. 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You know, coming from the Philippines, we're a very middle-class family. All rights reserved. But looking at the larger picture, Bustamante is optimistic that she is hitting all the apexes on her way to her F1 dream. "I honestly didn't know how to react. Interview. I will always say that my goal is to be in Formula 1. Bianca Bustamante took home her second career win in back-to-back podium finishes in Round 5 of the inaugural 2023 F1 Academy at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza track in Italy on Sunday, July 9. Societal conventions are not easily favorable to women, especially in areas that are traditionally constructed to belong to men such as motorsports -- perhaps even simple driving. "The end goal for me is making it to Formula One, that's my Everest,"Bustamante told DW. . And with the spotlight on me and limited track time I wasn't able to perform the best I could, she said. Photo release. F1 Academy is a new female racing category founded . Garca emerged as winner to claim her third race win this season. NEXT GEN: 20 of the most exciting up-and-coming talents on the road to F1 in 2023. Like them, Bustamante never had a prom or sleepovers and has been home-schooled for most of her life. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Eighteen-year-old Bianca Bustamante just became the first Filipino to win an F1 Academy race with PREMA Racing. Now 18, she shared how the environment she is in has been safe space for her. Moreover, while Bustamante does everything with utmost dedication, which eventually merited her an approval from accomplished Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon, she said that her faith is what guarantees her a safe finish every race. As part . Jonathan Harding. F1 Academy is a new all-female racing series founded by Formula 1. PREMA Racing's Bianca Bustamante was happy with her performance in Race 1 as she pushed forward from P6 to P4 after battling with teammate Marta Garcia throughout the race. She was in a baby race cart by the age of 3 and at just 6 years old, Bustamante knew a life in motor sport was what she wanted. We Won! Bianca makes you smile in conversations, but don't let that fool you. F1 Academy: Bianca Bustamante gets podium in inaugural all-female race; She then made history as the first Filipina driver to win an F1 Academy race during Round 2 in Valencia, Spain in May. "Five, seven years ago, we were just struggling to even pay for the entry fee, fuel, tires. With that, comes a lot of maturity. And to have them as a role model it really means a lot. Photo from F1 Academy MANILA, PhilippinesFilipino speedster Bianca Bustamante fulfilled a childhood dream after winning Race 3 of Round 5 in the Formula 1 Academy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Italy on Sunday (Manila time). [3], On 9 January 2023, Bustamante was announced to race under Italian team Prema Powerteam for the 2023 Formula 4 UAE Championship. It was a back-to-back podium finish for the 18-year-old racer as she settled for P2 in Race 2. F1 Academy: Bianca Bustamante gets podium in inaugural all-female race; She then made history as the first Filipina driver to win an F1 Academy race during Round 2 in Valencia, Spain in May. but to also join the prestigious Ferrari Driver Academy, which has produced the likes of F1 stars such as Charles Leclerc, Sergio . The future is bright for the young Filipina who already had a race win and another podium finish so far in the 7-round maiden season of the all-female series. Bianca Bustamante nabs second F1 Academy victory in Monza, NBA unveils new in-season tournament set to debut in November, Filipinas announce lineup for 2023 FIFA World Cup, EJ Obiena bags silver in France to complete warm-up for Asian Athletics Championships. Toggle Navigation. Last year I was so young and that was my first time racing in the pinnacle of motorsport and I think with that I was just in shock, culture shocked. LATEST NEWS; . . we asked to which her reply was quickly, "60!". !#LabanPilipinas#F1Academy #F1 #Prema #BB16 pic.twitter.com/d1nKZh7gV3. 18-year-old Bianca Bustamante, who spent time growing up in the Bay Area, just became the first Filipino to win an F1 Academy race in the new all-female racing series founded by Formula 1.. MANILA, Philippines Philippine racer Bianca Bustamante will be one of 15 racers who will see action in the inaugural F1 Academy series opener at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg . - Updated The 60+ non profit organization contact inf and leadership roles . "I went for a move in the third-to-last quarter and took the checkered flag so that was my very first international win in Macau and I think after winning that, raising the Philippine flag at the podium, and being the only girl in it was like oh damn really, it was the most pivotal point in my career you know," Bustamante said. From 1988 thru 1998, he served as Vice President and General Counsel of the P.W. You can follow Bustamante at her Instagram and TikTok. Bustamante is proud to represent the 113 million people living in the Philippines and Filipinos around the world but is also well aware of the challenges her family faced growing up, both in the Philippines and the United States, specifically in the Bay Area. She's not shy when it comes to talking about racing in a field dominated by men.
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