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The latest signing by McLaren could be one to watch according to CEO Zak Brown.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that Bianca Bustamente is the perfect addition to the team as their first Development Driver signing. Bustamante, an 18-year-old competitor in the all-female F1 Academy, has already achieved two wins in the series. She started her professional racing career just two years ago in Formula 4-spec USF Juniors and the W Series. In 2023, she continued her progress in F4 with Prema in the United Arab Emirates championship and Italian F4. Brown sees great potential in Bustamante, who was recommended to him by McLaren Development Driver Director Emanuele Pirro. The team is impressed by her strong competitive drive and ambition to become a World Champion. They expect her to continue competing in junior single seaters in the coming years, with potential opportunities within the McLaren Racing roster in the future. Brown is confident that McLaren’s experience and expertise in working with young drivers will provide Bustamante with the necessary training and support to succeed in her racing career.
Source: RacingNews 365
