Data map: Zhou Guanyu Picture source: ICphoto

  Chinanews client, Beijing, November 16th. On the 16th Beijing time, F1 officially announced that Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu will join the Alfa Romeo team to compete in the 2022 Formula One Championship.

Zhou Guanyu said frankly that this meant his dreams came true.

  “I’ve dreamed of climbing as high as possible in a sport that I love since I was a child, and now my dream has come true.” Zhou Guanyu believes that for him, being able to play in a historic team like Alfa Romeo has been F1 has introduced a lot of young and outstanding drivers in the team to start his F1 career, which is a great honor.

  "I feel I am ready, ready to deal with the great challenge of the top of the racing pyramid-Formula One, and look forward to fighting alongside a world-class driver like Bottas."

The poster comes from F1 official Weibo

  Zhou Guanyu also expressed his gratitude to the Alfa Romeo team for giving him this trust. He believes that his goal next year is to learn and improve as much as possible and as quickly as possible.

"I became the first Chinese driver ever to participate in F1. This is a breakthrough for Chinese racing. I know that many people have high hopes for me. I will continue to use this as motivation and work harder to make myself better. Strive to get more results."

  The Alfa Romeo team also expressed their welcome to Zhou Guanyu's joining and believed that he was very talented.

The Alfa Romeo team also welcomes all new Chinese fans who will do their best to bring the ultimate F1 sport experience to Chinese fans.

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