Chinese · Shanghai, China · Born 30 June 1999Chinese Formula 1 driver who became the first Chinese driver to compete in F1, racing for Alfa Romeo Sauber from 2022-2024 before joining Kick Sauber.
Zhou Guanyu became the first Chinese Formula One driver when he joined Alfa Romeo in 2022, representing a historic milestone for motorsport in China. His debut was memorable for all the wrong reasons — a terrifying barrel-roll crash at Silverstone from which he miraculously walked away unhurt. Zhou has proven a solid and reliable point-scorer for the team and is a pioneering figure for the development of Chinese motorsport.
First Chinese Formula 1 driver
How They Played
Consistent and calculated driving approach with strong racecraft abilities
Lasting Impact
Pioneering Chinese representation in Formula 1 and opening the sport to Chinese audiences
Career Honours
- Formula 2 Championship Runner-Up 2021
- Formula 2 Feature Race Winner 2021 (Jeddah)
- Formula 2 Feature Race Winner 2021 (Monaco)
- Formula 2 Feature Race Winner 2021 (Monza)
- Formula 2 Sprint Race Winner 2021 (Silverstone)
- Asian Formula 3 Champion 2019
- Formula Renault Eurocup Runner-Up 2018
- FIA Formula 2 Rookie of the Year 2021
- Points Scorer on Formula 1 Debut 2022 (Bahrain Grand Prix, first Chinese driver to score F1 points)
- Formula 1 Driver for Alfa Romeo 2022–2023
- Formula 1 Driver for Sauber 2024
| Constructor | Season(s) | Races |
|---|---|---|
| Prema Powerteam (Italian F4) | 2015 | — |
| Motopark (FIA F3 European Championship) | 2016 | — |
| Prema Theodore Racing (FIA F3 European Championship) | 2017–2018 | — |
| UNI-Virtuosi Racing (FIA Formula 2) | 2019–2021 | — |
| Abu Dhabi Racing by Prema (F3 Asian Championship) | 2021 | — |
| Alfa Romeo F1 Team | 2022–2024 | — |
| Alfa Romeo F1 Team / Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber | 2022–2024 | 68 |
| Scuderia Ferrari (Reserve Driver) | 2025 | — |
| Cadillac F1 (Reserve Driver) | 2026 | — |
| Career Total | — | 68 |
Chinese Athletes