Zhou Guanyu handed major boost in race for 2024 Alfa Romeo F1 seat

Zhou Guanyu looks set to remain with Alfa Romeo alongside Valtteri Bottas for a third season.
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Italian Grand…

According to , Zhou is “on the verge” of ꦕsigning another deal with the team.

Zhou’s future has been in jeopardy with the team rܫeportedly talking to Felipe Drugovich, while also considering junior driver Theo Pourchaire.

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It seems Alfa Romeo - which will be known as Sauber from 2024 ahead of the Audi takeover - will keಌep Zhou alongside Bottas for a third straight season.

The Chinese 🦂driver has established himself as a solid midfield driver - a fairly even match for his more experienced tea🍃mmate.

While Alfa Romeo have struggled for outright pace in F1 2023, Zhou has shown some flashes of brilliance.

Hi𝕴s drive to the points in Barcelona was impressive, and his standout performance of the year came in Hungꦇary qualifying, securing fifth.

Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C43. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy,
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C43. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Italian Grand…

However, he failed to capitalise oဣn ꦗit at the Hungaroring after he fluffed the start before clattering into the back of a couple of cars on the opening lap.

Zhou hasn’t shown he’s got the credentials to be anything m𒀰ore than a reasonable midfield performer but given the lack of better options on the market, it’s a logical move for 2024.

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