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Zhou handed major boost in race for 2024 Alfa Romeo F1 seat
Zhou is close to signing another deal with the team, according to Julien Febreau of Canal+. There were concerns about Zhou’s future with the team as they were reportedly in talks with Felipe Drugovich and considering Theo Pourchaire. However, it appears that Alfa Romeo (which will become Sauber from 2024) will retain Zhou for a third consecutive season alongside Valtteri Bottas. Zhou has proven himself to be a capable midfield driver, performing on par with his more experienced teammate. While Alfa Romeo has struggled for pace in 2023, Zhou has shown moments of brilliance, such as his points finish in Barcelona and a strong qualifying performance in Hungary. Despite lacking the credentials to be a top performer, Zhou’s re-signing is a logical move for 2024 given the limited options available on the market.
Source: Crash.net
