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Zhou doesn’t "give a shit" about crazy F1 future rumours
Zhou Guanyu joined the Alfa Romeo team for the 2022 season, and although some speculated that his seat was bought rather than earned due to being the first full-time Chinese driver in F1 history, he proved them wrong by scoring points in his debut race in Bahrain. He earned a one-year contract for 2023 and eventually signed another 12-month deal for 2024. While the team’s decision to keep his teammate Valtteri Bottas for the next season was expected, there were doubts about Zhou’s future at the team, with speculation that a lack of financial backing could be the reason for the delay in confirmation. Zhou dismissed these rumors and attributed the delay to “final little details” and “politics.” He said that he understands the media and the effect of rumors, but from the inside, he knows what’s going on and is not concerned. Despite the speculation, he remains laid-back and enjoys the humor in seeing rumors about others taking his seat, knowing that he has already signed the contract.
