Zhou Guanyu scored his first points of the season since the Spanish Grand Prix last weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix, after he was promoted into the top-10 once time penalties had been added to other drivers finishing times. The Qatar GP was the ultimate test of endurance and mental strength, with the immense heat
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Haas team boss Guenther Steiner reportedly intervened and blocked Alfa Romeo/Sauber’s request to sign Nico Hulkenberg as a replacement for Zhou Guanyu in the 2024 season. This unexpected twist has left the Swiss outfit reevaluating its options for its driver lineup, as discussions behind the scenes took a heated turn. The revelation comes from a
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Zhou Guanyu found himself starting from the pit-lane due to a daring decision made by the Alfa Romeo racing team. This turn of events came after Alfa Romeo opted to make critical set-up changes and alter power unit components during parc ferme conditions, throwing a wrench into Zhou’s race plans. Initially slated to start in
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Zhou Guanyu has revealed that Audi’s 2026 arrival into Formula 1 has made his contract negotiations with Sauber “not easy”, due to the Chinese driver wanting a long-term contract. Formula 1’s first Chinese driver is currently coming to the end of his current deal with Alfa Romeo-Sauber, which expires at the end of 2023. Zhou
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With the season nearing its end, the spotlight has shifted to the Sauber team as speculation surrounding their second race seat for the 2024 season intensifies. The contenders in question are Zhou Guanyu and Theo Pourchaire, both vying for the coveted position alongside Valtteri Bottas. As the season unfolds, it appears that this decision will
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Alfa Romeo were left frustrated last weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix, as the team failed to capitalise on Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu both progressing to Q3. The Hinwil-based side boasted brilliant pace at the Hungaroring, to the extent where Zhou claimed a career-best fifth on the grid to be the highest starting Ferrari-powered
MoreAlfa Romeo faces a critical decision as Zhou Guanyu’s current contract is set to expire at the end of the 2023 F1 season. The Chinese driver, F1’s first-ever fully fledged talent from China, has shown significant progress in his second year, earning praise and support for a contract renewal for the 2024 season. During his
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As Alfa Romeo prepares for its takeover by Audi in 2026, the Swiss team has entered a noticeable slump, reflecting a challenging period. The situation at Volkswagen-owned Audi is also uncertain, with CEO Markus Duesmann, who spearheaded the decision to enter Formula 1, having been ousted. However, Valtteri Bottas, currently driving for the team operating
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Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu has experienced a painful weekend in Monaco, having been handed four pit lane speeding penalties during FP3. The pit lane speed limit was reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h after FP1, putting it at the level it should have been from the start of the weekend given the unusual nature
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For the first time since the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, fans are being treated to seeing F1 cars on a racetrack, with pre-season testing in Bahrain now well underway. Not only have the fans been able to watch their favourite drivers on the track once again, they have also been treated to a practice
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