“I wasn’t given a racing car. I chose it. But for other girls, it’s never an option," says motorsport star Bianca Bustamante, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the GB3 racer discusses her social media game, the sacrifices her family made to finance her dream, how racing lets her escape societal expectations and why she can no longer watch anime.

00:00 Introduction to Crazy Smart Asia

00:25 Meet Bianca Bustamante: Breaking Stereotypes

01:30 Quick Fire Questions with Bianca

03:11 Bianca's Early Racing Journey

04:15 Family Sacrifices and Support

08:36 Realising Racing as a Career

14:20 Overcoming Financial and Pandemic Challenges

17:44 The Whole Package for a Racing Driver

18:31 Building a Personal Brand

20:07 Challenges in the Racing Industry

21:49 Gender Dynamics in Motorsport

23:59 The Importance of Representation

26:24 Preparing for GB3 Debut

27:37 Managing Life as a Racing Driver

31:20 Hobbies and Downtime

33:11 Would You Do It All Again?

33:56 Conclusion and Farewell

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