A promise to give her all: PH’s Bianca Bustamante is first female to ink McLaren deal

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 19) — Filipina driver Bianca Bustamante’s dream of taking on the F1 track is on its way to reality as the racer announced her signing with the McLaren Driver Development Program.

British motorsport team McLaren announced the 18-year-old’s deal to become the first female to join the program late Wednesday evening.

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Welcome to the family, @RacerBia! 🧡

We're proud to announce Bianca Bustamante has joined our Driver Development programme! 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/O3ZjM2q2eg

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 18, 2023