P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Zhou Guanyu is keeping his hopes high of retaining a seat on the F1 grid for 2025 as he looks to be signed up to the Audi F1 project.
Zhou Guanyu is focused on securing a spot on the F1 grid next year alongside Stake, despite uncertainty about Stake’s second seat for the following season, as they transition to Audi for 2026. Nico Hulkenberg has already been signed on a long-term deal, putting Zhou’s F1 future with the team in jeopardy due to competition from Valtteri Bottas and other contenders. Zhou sees the upcoming races as a chance to prove his worth and secure his position through performance. He is determined to stay in F1 and is not considering exploring options outside of the grid, as he believes it would likely mark the end of his F1 career. Zhou remains hopeful that he will continue in the championship and is focused on making the most of his opportunities.
