Bianca Bustamante, the first and lone Filipina to race in Formula 1 Academy, recently captured her first-ever victory at the prestigious tilt’s Round 2 held in Valencia, Spain.
The 18-year-old rising star qualified in pole position after several modifications in the starting lineup. She then led from start to finish in the 11-lap Circuit Ricardo Tormo, snagging her PREMA Racing team’s third win this season.
Bustamante garnered 10 points from the win. She now ranks sixth in the overall drivers standings with 44 points. Her teammate, Marta Garcia, meanwhile, leads with 96.
The inaugural season consists of seven rounds in the calendar. The five teams will next battle in Round 3 in Barcelona from May 19 to 21.
(Here’s video snippet of the awarding ceremony wherein the Philippine National Anthem was simultaneously played in the background)
