BEIJING, Sep. 9 (ZXIN) -- Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu will continue to partner Valtteri Bottas in F17 for the 2024 season for Alfa Romeo Racing and make his appearance at the F1 China Grand Prix in Shanghai from 2024 to 4 April 19. For Chinese fans, this is a long-awaited moment.
"Being able to play at home in my own country for the first time means a lot to me." Zhou Guanyu said in an interview with China News Agency on the 16th.
Zhou Guanyu first stepped into the arena 20 years ago and cheered on the drivers in the stands as a small car fan. Now as China's first official F1 driver, he deeply feels the power of dreams.
Zhou Guanyu said that he is very much looking forward to the race in China, hoping to bring a wonderful race to Chinese fans without regrets.
"We have been waiting for this day for a long time, and we are very much looking forward to seeing you at the Shanghai International Circuit next year, cheering for me and China Racing, see you at the racetrack!" Zhou Guanyu said.
After more than a year of running-in, in the 2023 season, Zhou Guanyu and the team have formed a very good tacit understanding and trust, and have been fully supported and recognized.
He is also satisfied with his performance. This season, Zhou Guanyu has not only improved significantly in qualifying lap speed, but also continued his consistent maturity in long-distance performance and overtaking timing.
After a year of training, he has adapted well to that high-intensity state of life. For the follow-up schedule, Zhou Guanyu said that he is fully prepared in mentality, physical fitness and technology, "I believe that I will do my best to push the performance of the car to the limit and strive to win more points for myself and the team." ”
This season, Zhou Guanyu is also impressed by Chinese fans. "For example, in Singapore, there are many Chinese there, everyone is very supportive of me, their enthusiasm has brought me a lot of spiritual encouragement, and it has also made me more clear about my responsibilities and mission."
With the support and affirmation of fans around the world, Zhou Guanyu admitted, "Every time they chant 'Zhou Guanyu', I am very proud to be a Chinese F1 driver. (End)