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NEOM McLaren has announced that Bianca Bustamante and Ella Lloyd will drive at the upcoming all female Formula E test. Both part of McLaren’s driver development scheme, Bustamante has been racing i…
NEOM McLaren has announced that Bianca Bustamante and Ella Lloyd will participate in the upcoming all-female Formula E test in Valencia. Both are part of McLaren’s driver development scheme, with Bustamante achieving a podium in the F1 Academy this season. Bustamante expressed excitement about driving the GEN3 Evo car with NEOM McLaren and has been preparing diligently in the simulator.
Lloyd, a recent addition to McLaren’s driver development program, is also looking forward to the test and aims to gain valuable experience in Formula E machinery. The test will take place at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo, featuring the new GEN3 Evo Formula E car with all-wheel-drive and improved tires.
NEOM McLaren’s team principal, Ian James, is pleased with the test and optimistic about the drivers’ potential. In addition to Bustamante and Lloyd, other female drivers participating include Alisha Palmowski, Alice Powell, Chloe Chambers, and Nerea Marti. All teams are encouraged to run at least one driver, with the opportunity to showcase their skills and further career opportunities.
