China News Service, Beijing, March 20th. In the Bahrain Grand Prix, the opening match of the 2022 F1 season on the evening of the 19th, Beijing time, China's first F1 racing driver Zhou Guanyu successfully advanced to Q2 in his qualifying debut and finally ranked 15th. .

Data map: Zhou Guanyu.

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　　In Q1, Zhou Guanyu, who participated in qualifying for the first time in his career, advanced to Q2 in 14th place.

After entering Q2, Zhou Guanyu ran 1 minute 33 seconds 543 on the first lap and finally ranked 15th.

　　As the first official F1 driver in China, Zhou Guanyu has always attracted much attention.

Previously, he also showed a good competitive state.

In the 2021 F2 Championship, Zhou Guanyu won the third place of the year.

In 2021, he has won 4 championships and 9 podiums, a remarkable achievement.

On March 28, 2021 local time, Sakir, Bahrain, the 2021 F2 Bahrain Grand Prix race.

Zhou Guanyu won the championship in the opening game and won the first race championship of his career.

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　　For Chinese car fans, Zhou Guanyu's landing in F1 is also of great significance.

In the world, F1 is also one of the most influential events. This event has been broadcast in China for many years. Since F1 landed in China in 2004, the Shanghai Grand Prix has become a grand event for Chinese fans.

　　But in such a high-profile event, no Chinese driver has ever appeared in the race before.

Before Zhou Guanyu, the closest Chinese driver to the F1 race was Ma Qinghua.

　　In November 2012, Ma Qinghua signed with the Spanish HRT team, and the HRT team announced that he would participate in the 2013 F1 race.

But after that, the HRT team did not pay the entry fee for the F1 season in 2013, which led to Ma Qinghua's failure to participate in the main race, and the "F1 dream" of Chinese drivers was shattered again.

In 2019, Zhou Guanyu joined the Renault Sports Academy and became a development driver of the Renault F1 team, and made an overtime appearance in the F1 Chinese Grand Prix in 2019.

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　　In a previous interview, Zhou Guanyu once said: "No matter where you come from, it is something to be proud of to be able to represent the Chinese in international competitions and to show China's highest level in every field and every sport."

　　"A Chinese face appeared in the F1 paddock, making Chinese fans wait for drivers from their own country, which is also a breakthrough in the field of Chinese racing. Letting the whole world hear the national anthem is my greatest wish. Realizing my dream is just stepping out of the first step. One step, next I will continue to work hard, constantly improve myself in all aspects in F1 competitions, get points as soon as possible, and show my best self." Zhou Guanyu said.

　　After the Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying, Zhou Guanyu immediately updated his social media: "F1 debut into the second quarter of qualifying! Unforgettable day, continue to rush!"

Screenshot of Zhou Guanyu's social media.

　　For Zhou Guanyu's new breakthrough in qualifying, netizens also left messages to congratulate him.

　　"Every step is making history."

Screenshots of netizens' comments

　　"Alfa seems to be somewhat competitive this year, the car is good, Xiaozhou continues to work hard!"

　　"Come on, your long distance rhythm in the race is very good!"

Screenshots of netizens' comments.

　　"Come on Xiaozhou, drop the pressure and enjoy the game."

　　"Fight for the first point tomorrow!"

　　The main race of the Bahrain Station will start at 23:00 on the 20th, Beijing time.

In Bahrain qualifying, Ferrari played a strong role, Leclerc grabbed the pole position, his teammate Sainz ranked third, Red Bull driver Verstappen second.

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