Alfa Romeo (Sauber) Formula 1 team announced that Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu will compete for them in the 2024 Formula 1 season and will be Valtteri Bottas' teammate. This decision shows that the team has decided to follow a stable path and has chosen to preserve its current driver roster.
Zhou Guanyu's Reconciliation
Zhou Guanyu renewed his agreement with Alfa Romeo, gaining the trust of the team. Zhou, who will represent Alfa Romeo colors in the 2024 season, will play an important role in the future of the team.
Zhou said, “It feels great to sign a deal with the team. I am proud to be a part of Alfa Romeo and grateful for their trust in me. “I have been working hard since the first day I started working with the team and there is incredible motivation to continue this way every day.” It was like. Zhou also stated that they worked closely with Valtteri Bottas and focused on improving each other.
Bottas and Zhou Duo
Valtteri Bottas's contract with Alfa Romeo was already due to expire at the end of 2024. However, the team decided to continue its collaboration with Zhou Guanyu as well as Bottas. This means the duo will spend their 3rd consecutive season together racing for Alfa Romeo. During this time, collaboration and balance within the team can improve the team's performance.
Theo Pourchaire's Reconciliation
Alfa Romeo also announced that it has renewed the agreement with F2 championship leader Theo Pourchaire and that the French driver will remain at the Sauber Academy and serve as reserve driver. This shows the contribution of young talents to the team and can be considered a step towards the development of potential future drivers.
Status of Other Drivers
Once Zhou's deal becomes official, the future of drivers such as Yuki Tsunoda, Daniel Ricciardo, Liam Lawson and Logan Sargeant, whose deals for the 2024 season have not yet been finalized, will be more clearly shaped. The team's relationship and agreements with these drivers are awaited with great interest by Formula 1 followers.
Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team continues on its way with a future-oriented vision by preserving its current pilot staff. The duo of Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas will fight together in the 2024 season and work for the success of the team. Formula 1 fans are eagerly awaiting the performance of this duo.
