Source: REUTERS/Claudia Greco
[Saba Sports News] Nico Hulkenberg’s addition to the Sauber F1 team for next season has cast uncertainty over the future of Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu, whose contract with the team expires at the end of this season. Indications suggest that Sauber Racing will not renew Zhou Guanyu’s contract. In an interview with the media, Zhou Guanyu expressed his openness to joining the Alpine team in the 2025 season, maintaining good contact with them. He firmly believes that he has a future in F1 and will not settle for a role as a third driver. Some fans equate being a third driver with being a substitute, recalling Mick Schumacher’s experience as a reserve driver for Mercedes last season, without any opportunity to play a part in the main race. In the fiercely competitive F1 arena, strength is paramount. However, Zhou Guanyu failed to secure a single driver’s point this season, suggesting that even with powerful sponsors, establishing a foothold in F1 will be challenging.