F1 News: Zhou Guanyu's Alfa Romeo Future Confirmed

Zhou Guanyu's Alfa Romeo contract has been extended.

Zhou Guanyu's contract with Alfa Romeo has been extended into 2024.

The Chinese driver's contract had been due to expire at the end of 2023 with rumours beginning to swirl about a potential replacement. However, the Swiss-based team has now confirmed that Guanyu will continue to drive alongside Valtteri Bottas until the end of 2024. 

Guanyu entered his Formula One rookie season with the team at the beginning of 2022 and has continued to show his worth on the track. He is just two points behind Bottas so far this season in sixteenth position. 

In the press release from the team, Guanyu comments:

“Signing again with the team is always a great feeling, especially when we know how things are shaping up. I am proud to be part of Alfa Romeo and grateful for their trust.

“I have been working extremely hard since day one and there is an incredible level of motivation to keep doing so every day forward. My relationship with Valtteri is really good, and we are working closely together and with the team to push everyone forward.

“I am also very excited about the opportunity to finally race with my team in China, in front of my home crowd. It will be a great moment and I’m proud to be able to share it with all those who have supported me.”

Team Representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi also stated: 

“The decision to continue our journey with our driver line-up unchanged is testament to the investment we have made in our project.

“Nothing in Formula 1 changes overnight, and we have taken a conscious decision to focus on stability and to keep building our team up together as we embark on an important period of transition.

“Valtteri and Zhou are drivers of known talent and skill and they work really well together: they are well-matched and can push each other.