FORMULA 1 RISING STAR BIANCA BUSTAMANTE: I CANNOT FINANCIALLY AFFORD TO CRASH

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I’ve loved watching the F1 on a Sunday afternoon since I was a kid - the cars, the glamour, the spraying everyone in champagne on the podium - it’s iconic. It’s a sport that’s known for its opulence and, despite being a gender mixed sport, it’s always been a male dominated space, but things are finally starting to change… Bianca Bustamante is a 20 year old driver from the Philippines. Her family sacrificed everything to get her to where she is today: her story is one of determination and perseverance. I was absolutely delighted to have her come join me in the studio to talk about her journey but also nerd-out about F1. We cover: •⁠ ⁠The physical training needed to be a race car driver •⁠ ⁠Being a woman in a male dominated sport •⁠ ⁠The impact of humble beginnings in Formula 1 •⁠ ⁠Embracing and overcoming the fear of failure •⁠ ⁠How not to relate your self worth to your career This conversation illuminated what a crazy world Formula 1 can be but also how a positive approach to life can be such a game-changer to success 00:00 Trailer 01:20 Racing is all about instinct: You have it or you don't 02:35 HOW many times did Jamie rebook his theory test?! 04:02 Is Formula 1 really just driving around in circles? 06:50 The role of an F1 driver 08:15 The real cost of racing 14:06 Racing was my first love 15:30 I felt so guilty for pursuing my dreams 16:50 My parents made huge sacrifices for my dreams 18:46 I was the breadwinner in my family 20:48 I had no other option than to succeed 26:48 Dealing with extreme pressure 28:10 High-speed observations 30:36 A great car MUST have a great driver 31:40 Crashes make me realise that I’m not invincible 33:49 The physical strength required for racing 36:14 During Covid I thought I would be never get back into racing 40:33 Someone took the most incredible chance on me 44:03 I’ve built a house with different bricks from different parts of my life 49:26 Does moving the UK make you more grumpy?! 51:33 I’ve learnt to love and accept cultural differences 56:10 Final eight questions If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at [email protected] THE CREDITS Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Assistant Producer: Gurlina Heer + Emily D'Souza Video: Jake Ji & Ryley Kirby Audio: Rafi Amsili Social Media: Laura Coughlan Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot