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Alfa Romeo F1 team announced a new deal for Zhou Guanyu, retaining their Guanyu - Valtteri Bottas for the 2024 season. The 24-year-old made his debut with the Sauber-run Swiss team in 2022 and scored a point on debut in Bahrain and has grown into a promising competitor on the grid.
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Alfa Romeo talked about Zhou’s “maturity and a methodical approach” in his second year that have “won him even more supporters within the team” and hence a new contract was a “natural conclusion as he aims for further improvement”. With this deal, Zhou Guanyu will get a chance to race in the home Grand Prix with the Chinese Grand Prix returning to the calendar next year.
Talking about this new deal, Zhou Guanyu expressed gratitude towards the team and their decision. He also opened up about his relationship with Bottas and how the Finish driver has helped in his journey so far. “Signing again with the team is always a great feeling, especially when we know how things are shaping up,” Zhou said.
“I am proud to be part of Alfa Romeo and grateful for their trust. I have been working extremely hard since day one and there is an incredible level of motivation to keep doing so every day forward. My relationship with Valtteri is really good, and we are working closely together and with the team to push everyone forward,” he continued.
Speaking on next year’s Chinese Grand Prix, he said, “I am also very excited about the opportunity to finally race with my team in China, in front of my home crowd. It will be a great moment and I’m proud to be able to share it with all those who have supported me.”
