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Zhou Guanyu admits the pressure at his home race weekend has been extreme, but he responded well in Sprint qualifying for Stake Sauber at the Chinese Grand Prix. China’s first-ever Formula 1 driver…
Zhou Guanyu faced extreme pressure during his home race weekend, but he performed well in Sprint qualifying for Stake Sauber at the Chinese Grand Prix. As China’s first-ever Formula 1 driver, Zhou delighted the crowd by reaching SQ3 for the first time in his career on Friday. He expressed relief and happiness, acknowledging the high expectations and pressure from fans. Despite the stress, Zhou was honored by the loud support from the crowd before each run. Zhou aims for a top-eight finish in the Sprint race to secure his first points of the season for Stake. With his positive debut at home, Zhou remains optimistic and grateful for the support.