Xinhua News Agency, Shanghai, March 24. Question: I hope the five-star red flag will fly on the podium — an exclusive interview with Zhou Guanyu, the first official F1 driver in China
Xinhua News Agency reporters Xu Dongyuan, Li Bowen, Dong Yixing and Zhu Hong
The five red lights went out, and the boy who had been in contact with go-karts since the age of 7 drove onto the stage he most yearned for. The World Formula One Championship (F1) ushered in the new season opener in Bahrain on March 20. This world-class sport also ushered in the first official Chinese driver – Zhou Guanyu, who became the first Chinese driver to earn points in the F1 arena. He also became the 66th driver to score points in his F1 debut!
On March 20, the Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu (right) of the Alfa Romeo team communicated with the team staff. Xinhua News Agency (Photo courtesy of Alfa Romeo Team)
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