Current GB3 contender Bianca Bustamante and 2023 runner-up Alex Dunne are the latest drivers to secure opportunities in the FIA Formula E Championship.
Bustamante, who races in GB3 with Elite Motorsport, has been signed up by the Cupra Kiro team to become its official Development Driver in the all-electric championship, following the lead of Abbi Pulling who was confirmed in a similar position with Nissan earlier this week.
The Filipino driver already has Formula E experience having posted the third quickest time in the all-women test at Jarama last year, and will get behind the Cupra Kiro car in the annual rookie test in Germany on 14 July.
“I’m really excited to join CUPRA KIRO as the team’s Development Driver as I continue my Formula E journey" said Bustamante.
"In the very short time that we’ve been working together, it’s been incredible to experience the team’s disruptive approach to racing in action and to see the team’s hunger and desire for success first-hand.
"Working with Dan [Ticktum], David [Beckmann], and the team is an invaluable opportunity for me at this stage of my career, and I’m looking forward to applying everything I learn into the GB3 Championship in 2025.
"I’m excited to absorb everything on-site in Jakarta and of course, to drive the team’s current Season 11 car in Berlin this July.”
Dunne meanwhile, who as part of the McLaren Driver Development Programme, now leads the FIA Formula 2 Championship, but will also take part in the Formula E rookie test with McLaren as part of his Reserve and Development Driver role.
“I’m very excited to be getting another opportunity in the GEN3 Evo at the Berlin Rookie Test next month" Dunne said.
"Since I joined the team as Reserve and Development Driver, I’ve learnt so much about what it takes to get the maximum out of these cars, and I can’t wait to get out on track again.”
Team & Managing Director Ian James added: “Having already played a crucial role in supporting the team this season as our Reserve and Development Driver, I’m very pleased that Alex will have another opportunity behind the wheel of the GEN3 Evo at the Berlin Rookie Test.
“Alex has shown to have great pace and skill in Formula 2 this season, and I hope he will take this confidence with him to make the most of this outing in Berlin.”