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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, currently competing in Formula One for Sauber. Born in Shanghai and raised in Sheffield, [2] Zhou is the only Chinese driver to have started a Formula One Grand Prix.
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.
Jul 20, 2024 · CNN — There have been 776 drivers in the 74-year history of the Formula One World Championship, but the sport had never had a Chinese racer until the arrival of Zhou Guanyu.
The first ever Formula One race driver from China, Zhou is a trailblazer who will write a pivotal page of his country’s motorsport history.
Nov 16, 2021 · History will be made next season with Guanyu Zhou set to become China’s first-ever full-time F1 driver when he lines up alongside 10-time race winner Valtteri Bottas at Alfa Romeo. F1’s Senior Writer Lawrence Barretto explains how the deal came together….
May 30, 1999 · Zhou Guanyu Biography. Born: 26/01/1990 Shanghai, China. Zhou Guanyu’s Formula 1 debut in 2022 marked the series’ long-sought fulfilment to get a Chinese driver onto the F1 grid.
May 27, 2023 · Zhou Guanyu enjoys confounding expectations. Kart racers from China are not commonplace at elite level but, against all odds, he stepped up from the entry level sport to become China’s first...
Aug 20, 2021 · When Guanyu Zhou turned a wheel in this year’s Alpine Formula 1 car in first practice for the Austrian Grand Prix, he became only the second driver from mainland China to have done so. There are plenty of challenges ahead to make the next step as China’s first full-time Grand Prix driver.
Nov 16, 2021 · Guanyu Zhou has become Formula 1's first Chinese driver after signing to race for Alfa Romeo in 2022. Alfa Romeo described the Formula 2 frontrunner as a "trailblazer who...
Apr 16, 2023 · Zhou Guanyu has made a quietly impressive start to his F1 career. Now he's focused on the long-term — and an elusive debut at his home race.
