Alfa Romeo Announces Unaltered 2024 F1 Lineup with Zhou Confirmed
China's inaugural Formula One driver, Guanyu Zhou, will once again be racing alongside his Finnish teammate, Valtteri Bottas, for the upcoming season, as Alfa Romeo confirmed an unchanged lineup on Thursday.
Zhou, who is 24 years old, made his debut with the Swiss-based team in the previous season, and this extension brings him the much-anticipated opportunity to compete in front of his home fans. The Chinese Grand Prix is scheduled to take place in Shanghai on April 21, marking its return after a five-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Zhou stated in a team release ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, "Renewing my contract with the team is always a fantastic feeling, especially when we can see the positive direction in which things are heading. My relationship with Valtteri is strong, and we are collaborating closely, along with the team, to drive continuous improvement. I am particularly excited about the chance to finally race with my team in China, in front of my home crowd. It's a momentous occasion, and I take great pride in sharing it with all those who have supported me."
Alfa Romeo, managed by Sauber, is set to become the official Audi factory team from 2026. Valtteri Bottas, a former race winner with Mercedes, already had a contract in place for the 2024 season as part of a multi-year agreement that extends through the end of the following year.
Bottas commented on the positive atmosphere within the team, saying, "There's a great camaraderie within our squad, and Zhou and I push each other hard to continually enhance our performance. Substantial work is happening behind the scenes, both in Hinwil and beyond, and with the lineup now confirmed for the next year, we can concentrate fully on our quest for improvement."
Frenchman Theo Pourchaire, who currently leads the Formula Two championship at 20 years old, will continue to serve as the team's reserve driver.
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