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 signing another deal with the team.

Zhou’s future has been in j🌳eopardy with the team reportedly talking to Felipe Drugovich, while also considerin🔥g junior driver Theo Pourchaire.

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

The Chinese driver has established himse💎lf as a solid midfield driver - a fairly even match for his more﷽ experienced teammate.

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

His drive to the points in Barcelona was impressive, and his standout performanc🐻e of the year came in Hungary 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 on it at the Hungaroring a꧂fter he fluffed the start before clatter🅷ing into the back of a couple of cars on the opening lap.

Zhou hasn’t shown he’s g💝ot the credentials to be anything more 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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