P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Zhou Guanyu has said his strong showing on the first day of his maiden Chinese Grand Prix is a “relief” amid “extreme pressure” heading into the event, having managed to take his Stake F1 car into SQ3 – along with team-mate Valtteri Bottas.
Zhou Guanyu expressed gratitude to the home fans at his first Chinese Grand Prix, feeling honored after facing immense pressure leading up to the event. As China’s first F1 driver, there was significant attention on him, but he managed to qualify for Saturday’s sprint, starting in tenth position. The crowd’s support made Zhou feel honored, and he was pleased to reward them with a good performance. With Stake aiming for their first points of the season, Zhou is determined to capitalize on the opportunity during Saturday’s race at Shanghai. Despite the pressure, Zhou is relieved and excited for the momentum heading into the race, aiming to score his first points of the season.
