Although we have entered the summer break, the drivers market has not come to life. In Formula 1 - despite the fact that there are six drivers whose contracts are expiring - it seems that there will hardly be any movements. In this waiting list, if we can call it that, there is in the house Alfa Romeo Guanyu Zhou.
Alfa Romeo: Zhou's contract expires in 2023
The Chinese is coming off a very good first part of the season: clearly, the car does not allow him to always fight for the points zone, but Zhou has shown that he has adapted very well to the world of Formula 1, also staying ahead of teammate Bottas several times.
Agreement close, without forgetting Audi
As we know, starting from 2026, Sauber will become Audi and the big question mark concerns the driver pair: Will Zhou and Bottas always be confirmed? At the moment, from the word that filters through, it seems that the company with the Four Circles is strongly committed on the programming side to be ready in 2026 and only then will it consider the line-up to be deployed on the track. Barring sensational twists, in fact, it seems that Zhou's contract with Sauber will soon be renewed.
Zhou: “By the end of the summer I would like to know news about my future”
The same confirms his desire to remain in Alfa Romeo Zhou, as told by Motorsport.com"I want to have a clear picture before the end of the summer, that's for sure, and we need to see what we do to put everything on paper. My manager is discussing with the team, so we have to see. At this time last year I was more worried than now, today I feel that the team is quite satisfied with the work we managed to do. I continue to work as I have done so far. I think things will come, but it takes some time to figure them out. I feel reasonably happy with the scenario and also with the people I've worked for, so obviously I'm very happy to continue for the future. My priority is to try to stay here. After two years I feel I have settled well within the team".
