F1 Alfa Romeo renews with Zhou: for 2023

The team and the Chinese driver will also be together next season. “I liked him for his approach and the speed of adaptation to F1,” said team principal Vasseur. The pilot: “I can’t wait to write a new chapter with this team”

Forward together. Alfa Romeo announces the renewal of Guanyu Zhou’s contract also for the 2023 F1 season. Trust in the Chinese driver also for the next championship, thanks to the qualities that he was able to show off in the season of his debut in the Circus and that convinced the team to extend the agreement.

points immediately

First Chinese driver to compete in Formula 1, Zhou showed up scoring points on his debut at the Bahrain GP, ​​impressing the team with his commitment and attitude, forging a strong partnership with teammate Valtteri Bottas and showing progress in performance, both in qualifying and in the race. Zhou’s qualities include his approach to work and his commitment to advancing the simulator program, which is essential to get the most out of the C42 single-seater. So team principal Frederic Vasseur commented on the renewal: “I can’t wait to continue working with Zhou: since the first day with the team, at the Abu Dhabi tests last year, he impressed me with his approach to work. . We knew he was fast, but the way he adapted to F1 in such a short time was one of the best surprises of our season: he’s a very nice guy, who likes him for his attitude, humility to ask questions, learn and apply the information he has to improve. With this experience I am sure he will take another step forward in 2023 “.

trust in working together

Happy, of course, is Zhou, who has so far collected 6 points in this World Championship: “I am grateful to Alfa Romeo for the opportunity to be part of the team for another season. Coming to Formula 1 was a dream that came true. , the team has been very supportive, helping me adapt, and the hard work we have done together since the beginning of the year is only the first step towards where we want to be next season. There is still a lot to learn and develop, but I am confident in our work: I can’t wait for the next chapter of our history together “.



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