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Zhou Guanyu (Chinese: 周冠宇; pinyin: Zhōu Guànyǔ, pronounced [ʈʂóʊ kwân.ỳ]; born 30 May 1999) is a Chinese racing driver who currently competes in Formula One for Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber. He is the first, and so far the only, Chinese driver to start a World Championship Formula One race.
May 30, 1999 · China had never boasted a Grand Prix starter among its citizens – until Zhou Guanyu changed that state of affairs, after receiving the call-up to make his F1 debut for Alfa Romeo, now Kick Sauber, in 2022.
A third-place finish in the F2 championship in 2021 caught the eye of F1’s Alfa Romeo, who signed Zhou to a multi-year deal and gave him his opportunity on the biggest stage as part of an...
May 30, 1999 · Zhou Guanyu is the first Chinese driver to compete in Formula 1, joining Alfa Romeo in 2022 and 2023. Learn about his biography, career highlights, latest news and photos on Motorsport.com.
Sep 14, 2023 · China's first full-time F1 driver Zhou Guanyu will continue with Alfa Romeo next year, alongside Valtteri Bottas. The team announced the contract extension and the return of the Chinese Grand Prix to the calendar.
May 27, 2023 · Zhou Guanyu. Zhou made the unlikely move, aged 12, to Sheffield, the base of the kart team he raced for. He won two major UK karting championships. He sat GCSEs at a local school. Then,...
Nov 16, 2021 · Guanyu Zhou will join Valtteri Bottas at Alfa Romeo next season, after beating Antonio Giovinazzi and other contenders for the seat. The 22-year-old Chinese racer has impressed in F2 and F1 testing, and has the support of Alpine and Ferrari.