Guanyu Zhou is set to be named the first Chinese driver to race in Formula One with Alfa Romeo looking to partner the Formula Two star with Valtteri Bottas, say reports. The 22-year-old Shanghai native has attracted the attention of Alfa Romeo having impressed in F2 this season, where he currently sits second in the drivers’ standings. The Italian team have already confirmed Mercedes star Bottas their No 1 driver for next year, replacing Kimi Raikkonen. ‘To be honest, for now, I want to focus to keep this seat in Formula 1,’ Giovinazzi said via PlanetF1. But for now, I just want to focus on my job here in F1, and try to keep my seat.

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