Market on the move
The Hamilton-Ferrari affair has been in the spotlight since February pilots market which this year promises to be extremely complex to decipher, especially due to the presence of on the grid numerous drivers whose contracts expire at the end of 2024. Among these there is also Chinese Zhou Guanyuwho is preparing to start his third season at the wheel of Sauber.
After two less than exciting years, in which he barely achieved 12 points overallZhou will need a clear change of direction to secure a new contract in the team that, in just two years, will become the official Audi team. On the sidelines of the presentation of the new Stake F1 team, the driver from Shanghai himself underlined his desire to earn a new contract.
Desire for stability
“For my part, obviously, I'm keeping an eye on what happens this season, to finish the year well with the team – declared Zhou to the microphones of Express Sportscommenting on the silly season opened well in advance by the sensational announcement of Lewis Hamilton's future move to Ferrari – then I'm sure that if my work goes well, I can have a long-term contract with anyone. But obviously my priority is to stay where I am“.
In view of the tests on 21-23 February and what will be the new year, the 24-year-old Chinese expressed words of great confidence, underlining how the new C44 represents a great evolution compared to the car that only finished ninth in the 2023 Manufacturers' standings: “I've already tried it and it's a huge change“, Zhou commented hopefully.
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