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McLaren Formula 1 junior Bianca Bustamante has apologised for liking an ableist tweet that targeted Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll
McLaren Formula 1 junior Bianca Bustamante has apologized for liking a tweet that contained offensive and ableist remarks against Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll. The tweet, which targeted Bustamante and called her “overrated,” featured a screenshot of her with derogatory comments about Stroll. After receiving backlash on social media, Bustamante removed the like and issued a sincere apology through her X (previously Twitter) account. She acknowledged her mistake, expressed her support for the autism community, and emphasized her opposition to ableism. In an effort to further explain and show her commitment, Bustamante shared a video featuring her brother, who has autism. Bustamante had a successful season in the F1 Academy, finishing seventh and becoming the first female driver to be signed by an F1 team in 2024. With a significant following on social media, Bustamante’s apology reached a wide audience.
