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United States McLaren star announces SWITCH to rival series
McLaren star announces SWITCH to rival series
Alongside the other nine F1 teams, McLaren also fields an entry in the all-female series; F1 Academy, with Bianca Bustamante racing in McLaren colours.
The 19-year-old, who is also part of the McLaren Driver Development programme, has competed in both seasons of the F1 Academy, achieving two wins in 2023 and a podium this season.
Bustamante currently sits seventh in the drivers’ standings, however she has clearly impressed McLaren bosses as she will make a switch to NEOM McLaren for the Formula E Women’s Driver test, alongside Ella Lloyd.
The all-women’s pre-season test aims to enhance equality and diversity in motorsport, giving female racers access to the latest technology, as each team must field at least one female driver for the half-day test.
Bustamante will drive the state-of-the-art GEN3 Evo race car at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia on 7 November, giving the youngster a chance to demonstrate her abilities in a different series.
In a statement, Bustamante said: "I’m looking forward to getting behind the wheel of a GEN3 Evo car with the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team next month in Valencia. I’ve already been honing my skills in the simulator, and working with the team so I can extract the most from this opportunity as I can. I’m really looking forward to it."
