Source:REUTERS/PATRICK POST
[Saba Sports News] According to Autosport Italy, Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas has emerged as the frontrunner for the remaining seat at Sauber F1 Team. Currently, Sauber has offered Bottas a one-year driver contract. In an interview with Crash.net, Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu opened up about accepting defeat to teammate Bottas in the battle for the 2025 seat at Sauber, acknowledging that he might not have a driver seat next season. However, Zhou emphasized that regardless of whether he has a full-time driver seat or not, he plans to stay in F1 and will consider becoming a reserve driver for other teams. Zhou also revealed that some teams have contacted him about participating in other racing events, but he firmly rejected those proposals. Looking ahead to the remainder of the season, Zhou stated that he will give his all to earn driver points. However, compared to last year or the year before, due to issues with this year’s car, he has not been able to showcase his true abilities, which has left him feeling a bit frustrated.