Zhou Guanyu’s infatuation with System 1 started at China’s first race in 2004 and, 20 years on, he’ll race in entrance of his residence followers for the primary time as an F1 driver.
Forward of the 2024 Chinese language Grand Prix, Zhou tells Tom Clarkson, on the newest episode of Past The Grid, what racing in Shanghai will seem like by way of his eyes.
From his helmet design and sold-out grandstand, to the response he is anticipating on the primary lap of the monitor, it’s set to be a weekend to recollect for the Kick Sauber racer.
He additionally delves into what it might imply to attain his first factors of the season within the metropolis he was born in in addition to what influence his success has had on motorsport tradition in China.
In his Past The Grid chat Zhou additionally displays on his life in F1 up to now, from his crash at Silverstone in 2022 to the documentary being made about his journey to F1.
And there is time to delve into his ardour for trend, uncertainty over his future within the sport with no seat confirmed for 2025 but, and rather more.
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