Bianca Bustamante returns with Cupra Kiro at the Madrid Rookie Test

The day after the Madrid E-Prix held on March 21 at the Jarama circuit, Bianca Bustamante will return to the wheel of a GEN 3 Evo entered by Cupra Kiro, for what will mark her fourth appearance in the FIA's 100% electric category.

The former resident of the F1 Academy had indeed participated in the women's test organized in the fall of 2025 with the Spanish-American team. After setting the third fastest time in this test, the Filipina had a more discreet session during the mixed tests in Berlin, finishing at the back of the pack.

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Competing in Eurocup-3 this year, the Manila (Philippines) native joined Cupra Kiro in season 11 as a development driver. After getting behind the wheel of the Cupra Kiro for the first time in Berlin, my recent tests in Valencia marked a very positive step forward.she reminds usGetting the car back so quickly is a fantastic opportunity to continue learning, pushing myself further, and putting into practice everything I've been working on behind the scenes. »

An enthusiasm shared by the team manager, Russell O'Hagan. Since joining Cupra Kiro as a development driver for Season 11, Bianca has impressed us enormously, not only with her professionalism and maturity, but also with the role she has played in our development and in actively promoting female participation in motorsport more broadly. » he rejoices.

While this new stint offers Bianca Bustamante welcome visibility since her departure from the F1 Academy at the end of 2024, it nevertheless raises questions about Cupra Kiro's strategy, the recruitment of a driver who finished 7th in the F1 Academy in 2023 and 2024 and then 22nd in the GB3 championship in 2025 raises questions about the real value of these Rookie Tests.

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