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

About this episode

<p>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…</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We cover:</p><p>•⁠&nbsp;&nbsp;⁠The physical training needed to be a race car driver</p><p>•⁠&nbsp;&nbsp;⁠Being a woman in a male dominated sport</p><p>•⁠&nbsp;&nbsp;⁠The impact of humble beginnings in Formula 1</p><p>•⁠&nbsp;&nbsp;⁠Embracing and overcoming the fear of failure</p><p>•⁠&nbsp;&nbsp;⁠How not to relate your self worth to your career</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us</p><p>Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast</p><p>TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast</p><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</p><br><p>--</p><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone</p><p>Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</p><p>Editor: Dan King</p><p>Assistant Producer: Gurlina Heer + Emily D'Souza</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><br><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>