Guanyu Zhou

Driver Profile

Guanyu Zhou is a Chinese racing driver who currently competes in Formula One for Alfa Romeo. He is the first, and so far the only, Chinese driver to start a World Championship Formula One race. Born in Shanghai, China on May 30, 1999, Zhou began karting at the age of 9. He moved to Europe in 2012 to further his racing career, and progressed through the junior single-seater ranks, winning the 2015 Italian Formula 4 Championship. Zhou made his Formula One debut in 2022 with Alfa Romeo, partnering Valtteri Bottas. He scored a point on his debut in the Bahrain Grand Prix, and went on to score a further 5 points throughout the season. He finished his debut season in 18th place in the Drivers' Championship. In 2023, Zhou continued with Alfa Romeo alongside Bottas. He scored a point in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, and has so far scored 6 points in the 2023 season. He is currently in 19th place in the Drivers' Championship. Zhou is a talented and determined driver, and is seen as a future star of Formula One. He is a popular figure in his home country of China, and is helping to inspire a new generation of Chinese racing drivers. Here are some of Zhou Guanyu's career highlights: 2015 Italian Formula 4 Champion 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship 3rd place 2022 Formula One debut with Alfa Romeo 2023 Formula One season continues with Alfa Romeo Zhou Guanyu is a rising star in Formula One, and is one to watch for the future. He is an exciting young driver with the potential to achieve great things in the sport.

Guanyu Zhou Qualifying Result

Lap Time Racing Circuit Racer Class Race Car Model Racing Team Racing Series Year
01:30.143 Suzuka Circuit Formula C44 Kick Sauber Ferrari F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2024
01:35.505 Shanghai International Circuit Formula C44 Kick Sauber Ferrari F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2024

Racing Series in which the Racer Guanyu Zhou Participated

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Race Cars Driven by Racer Guanyu Zhou