Teenage racer Bianca Bustamante secured her second victory of the season and her career in the latest Round 5 event of the F1 Academy held at Monza, Italy, on Sunday afternoon, July 9.
In her Instagram post, Bustamante said this remarkable accomplishment holds a profound significance for her, as it fulfilled a cherished dream of her a seven-year-old self to triumph on her ideal racetrack, alongside her Italian dream team of driving a crimson-colored car.
"Today in Monza we won something much greater than just a race. I achieved one of the dream of 7yr old Bia to win in her dream track with her Italian dream team in a red car. Just wow," she said.
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This recent triumph follows her earlier win at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain during the second race of Round 2 in May.
Overwhelmed with gratitude, she extended her thanks to everyone involved.
"Thank you to everyone, a surreal feeling hearing the Philippine anthem and Italian fans chant my name on the podium," she added.
Bustamante's current position in the overall rankings is sixth, showcasing her notable performance throughout the season.
As the inaugural season of the exclusively female single seater race nears its conclusion, there are two more rounds remaining.
The sixth round is scheduled to take place in Le Castellet, France, on July 29 to 30, while the thrilling finale will unfold in Austin, Texas, in the United States from October 20 to 22.
