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Zhou Guanyu has finished his second season in Formula 1, driving for the Alfa Romeo-badged team once again. The first
Zhou is the first full-time Chinese driver in Formula One, and the pressure on him is immense as the eyes of over a billion people back home follow his every move. However, he seems to be handling the pressure well and is focused on helping people in China understand the ins and outs of the sport. He acknowledges that Formula One is unique and different from other sports, as it heavily relies on car performance. Zhou has spoken to other elite Chinese athletes who face similar pressure, particularly in popular sports like ping pong, football, and basketball. He believes that Formula One and other new sports are making history and generating excitement in China. Zhou’s passion for motorsport took priority over other sports in his youth, and he hopes to win and bring more attention and understanding to motorsport in China, similar to how the Chinese football team’s success would bring attention to football.