Alfa Romeo confirm Zhou Guanyu for 2023

Alfa Romeo have signed Zhou Guanyu for 2023 alongside Valtteri Bottas.

Zhou Guanyu has been confirmed to be staying with Alfa Romeo for 2023 after weeks of speculation about who will get the 2nd seat next to Valtteri Bottas. Zhou made his debut with the team at the beginning of the season in Bahrain finishing that weekend with his first points finish and followed that up with points in Canada and Italy as well.

Alfa Romeo have said the young Chinese driver has shown a lot of commitment and a good attitude towards racing in Formula 1. His relationship with teammate Valtteri Bottas is also one of the reason the team has decided to keep him on as the two work well together and get on great.

Zhou said, “I am happy and grateful to Alfa Romeo F1 Team for the opportunity to be part of the team for another season."

Alfa Romeo and Zhou are looking to build on the experience his has gained this season to take on a stronger 2023 season as the team looks to build on its growing form from the back of the grid to P6 in the constructors standings this year.