Zhou Guanyu will spend a third season in Formula 1 after Alfa Romeo confirmed he will remain Valtteri Bottas’ teammate in 2024; Watch all sessions from the Singapore Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday, with racing on Sunday at 1pm
Last updated: 09/14/23 10:03 AM
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Take a look at some of the most dramatic moments that happened at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Take a look at some of the most dramatic moments that happened at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Alfa Romeo has announced that Zhou Guanyu will retain his seat with the team next year alongside Valtteri Bottas.
Zhou, who is 16th in the Drivers’ Championship, joined the grid in 2022 and will spend a third season at the team. He is the only Chinese driver to have competed in Formula 1.
Bottas is just two points ahead of Zhou in the standings ahead of this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix – live Sky Sports F1.
Current Formula 2 championship leader Theo Bourchier has been linked with taking Cho’s seat, but he will be the team’s reserve driver in 2023.
Alfa Romeo will end its title sponsorship with Sauber at the end of this year, with the team set to revert to the Sauber name from 2024.
Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas will spend the third season together at Alfa Romeo
“Signing back with the team is always a great feeling, especially when we know how things are shaping up,” said Zhou. “I am proud to be part of the Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake and grateful for their trust.”
“I’ve worked extremely hard since day one and there’s an incredible level of motivation to keep doing that every day moving forward. My relationship with Valtteri is really good, and we work closely together and with the team to push everyone forward.”
“I am also very excited about the opportunity to finally race with my team in China, in front of my home fans. It will be an amazing moment and I am proud to be able to share it with all those who have supported me.”
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Sky F1’s Ted Kravitz meets Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu in London as they hit the gym, talk fashion and eat food!
Bottas added: “I have a feeling we have an exciting journey ahead of us, so I’m happy and grateful to be able to look forward to 2024 and see how the team shapes up.
“There is a good atmosphere within our team, I agree with Zhou and we are both pushing each other hard to improve. There is a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes, at Henwell and beyond, and now that the squad for next year is set, we can fully focus on improving, starting with This weekend in Singapore already.
“Every step forward we take is a step forward for this year and next, so we’re excited to give it our all every time we’re trackside or in the factory.”
Live Singapore Grand Prix schedule on Sky Sports F1
Friday 15 September
10am: Singapore GP Practice One (session starts at 10.30pm)
1.45pm: Singapore General Training 2 (session starts at 2pm)
3.30pm: Formula 1 show
Saturday 16 September
10.15am: Singapore General Training 3 (session starts at 10.30am)
1pm: Singapore Grand Prix qualifying preparations
2pm: Singapore Grand Prix qualifying
3.45pm: Ted’s qualifying notebook
Sunday 17 September
11.30pm: Sunday Grand Prix: Singapore Grand Prix preparations
1pm: Singapore Grand Prix
3pm: Checkered flag: Singapore Grand Prix reaction
4pm: Ted’s notebook
Next in the Formula 1 circus are the stunning streets of Singapore under the lights. All sessions from the Singapore Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 from September 15-17. Stream F1 on Sky Sports with NOW. Cancel at any time
