Esteban Ocon Melts Fans Hearts With Support For Formula Academy Driver Bianca Bustamante
A recently released video of Alpine driver Esteban Ocon speaking about Formula Academy driver Bianca Bustamante has melted fans' hearts.
The Frenchman explains in the clip that has been flooding social media:
"I trained with a young girl named Bianca who was at my training centre. She was the first to arrive and the last to depart, it was a crazy thing.
"But not even that, she had a gift right away, she understands how things should be done. She was super strong, super talented right away. While I have been doing this for years, I was doing the same exercises. She immediately managed to impress me." [Translated from French]
Taking to social media, Bustamante shared the video writing:
"I would be lying if I say I’m not smiling crazy right now. Thank you for inspiring me"
The 18 year old was confirmed to be competing in the new Formula Academy and Formula 4 this year with Prema Racing and also competed in the 2022 W Series with W Series Academy.
Fans shared their heartfelt messages about Ocon's comments. One wrote:
"Why am I left teary eyed with this? It's not even about me..very proud of u" [sic]
Another fan wrote with their support for the young driver:
"You deserve this so much Bianca. We are so so proud of you, and always here to support you"
Someone else responded:
"Absolutely deserved we love to see talented icons supporting each other"
"I was so happy when I heard him talk about you !! You deserve it Bianca, I'm sure you're gonna go far !"
"So proud of you Bianca! You deserve all of the support and love you receive"