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Zhou Guanyu has shared his feelings on an “emotional” weekend 20 years in the making, after a Chinese Grand Prix where Stake F1 took a step forward in competitiveness, leaving hopeful for similar performance in Miami.
Chinese F1 driver Zhou Guanyu shared his emotions after the emotionally-charged Chinese Grand Prix, marking it as a milestone in his 20-year journey. Despite narrowly missing his first point this season, he expressed gratitude and pride for finishing ninth in the sprint and P14 in the main race. Zhou tried to remain low-key to focus on racing, but the overwhelming support from fans at Shanghai International Circuit moved him. He acknowledged the difficulty of his home race but cherished the fan adulation. The weekend was a step forward for Zhou’s Stake team, with strong showings in both qualifying and sprint, setting the stage for future races. Looking ahead to race number 50, Zhou is optimistic that the team’s improved performance in China will continue in Miami.