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Sauber confirmed on Wednesday that it will part ways with Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas at the end of the 2024 Formula 1 campaign.
Zhou and Bottas joined Alfa Romeo’s Hinwil team in 2022 but saw the team’s performance decline, leading to a last-place ranking with 0 points in 2024. Their departure announcement confirms they won’t be partnering with Nico Hulkenberg at Sauber in 2025 before Audi’s 2026 takeover. Bottas expressed gratitude for the journey with the team and the support received throughout. Zhou, China’s first Grand Prix driver, acknowledged the team for the growth opportunities provided during his three years with the outfit. Sauber praised both drivers, mentioning Bottas’s professionalism and Zhou’s commitment and hunger for success.
