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Behind the Wheel: Glenda Durano, the Filipina Driver Who's Conquering the International Racing Circuit

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Glenda Durano is a Filipina driver who is making her mark on the international racing circuit. She's the first Filipina to win a Formula 4 race and the first Asian woman to win a Formula Renault race. Durano's success is inspiring a new generation of drivers in the Philippines and around the world.

Behind the Wheel

by Glenda Durano

4.4 out of 5

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Durano was born in Manila, Philippines, in 1995. She started racing go-karts at the age of 12. In 2012, she won the Philippine National Karting Championship. Two years later, she moved to Europe to pursue her racing career.

Durano's first major success came in 2016, when she won the Formula 4 Southeast Asia Championship. She was the first Filipina to win a Formula 4 race. In 2017, she won the Formula Renault Asia Championship, becoming the first Asian woman to win a Formula Renault race.

Durano's success has not come without its challenges. She has faced discrimination and prejudice as a woman in a male-dominated sport. But she has never given up on her dream of becoming a professional racing driver.

Durano is an inspiration to young drivers everywhere. She shows that anything is possible if you have the determination and the passion to pursue your dreams.

A Conversation with Glenda Durano

I recently had the opportunity to interview Glenda Durano about her racing career and her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated sport.

What was it like to be the first Filipina to win a Formula 4 race?

It was an amazing feeling. I was so proud to represent my country and to show that Filipinas can achieve anything they set their minds to.

What was the biggest challenge you faced in your racing career?

The biggest challenge was overcoming the discrimination and prejudice that I faced as a woman in a male-dominated sport. But I never gave up on my dream, and I'm glad that I didn't.

What advice would you give to young drivers who are just starting out?

Never give up on your dreams. If you have the determination and the passion, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

Glenda Durano: A Role Model for Young Drivers

Glenda Durano is a role model for young drivers everywhere. She shows that anything is possible if you have the determination and the passion to pursue your dreams. She is an inspiration to young girls and women who are interested in pursuing a career in motorsports.

Durano is a talented driver with a bright future ahead of her. She is an example of what can be achieved when you have the drive and the determination to succeed.

Behind the Wheel

by Glenda Durano

4.4 out of 5