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McLaren signs development driver Bustamante for 2024 F1 Academy
Promising young driver Bianca Bustamante of the Philippines has signed with McLaren and ART Grand Prix to compete in the F1 Academy series in 2024. She will be the first driver designated by an F1 team to compete in the championship, with all 10 teams nominating one driver each. Bustamante expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity and the development structure provided by McLaren. She is currently seventh in the F1 Academy standings and has previously raced in the W Series and Formula 4. McLaren is committed to diversity and inclusivity and is proud to support F1’s efforts in improving gender diversity in motorsport.
Source: motorsport
