CNBC AI News, August 12th – Zhou Guanyu revealed today the deeply personal reasons behind his highly anticipated move to Scuderia Ferrari for the 2025 F1 season.
A recently released video segment, highlighted by Sina’s “Beyond the Heatwave” program, offers a glimpse into Zhou’s motivations and career trajectory.
Zhou stated that as a lifelong, fervent Ferrari fan, the moment his dream materialized, when he first sat in the cockpit, was an unforgettable experience.
He further elaborated, emphasizing the career appeal: For many, this represents the ultimate destination. Ferrari offered a significant vote of confidence, representing an optimal environment for accelerated growth and development. He said that this made it the best choice for him.
Zhou’s connection with the iconic Italian marque dates back to 2014, when, at just 15, he became the first Asian driver to join the prestigious Ferrari Driver Academy.
The official announcement confirming Zhou’s role as a reserve driver for Ferrari in the 2025 season was made on February 5th, 2025.
The news sent ripples of excitement through the Chinese racing community and underscored Zhou’s established skill and future promise to the global motorsports audience.
From 2015 to 2018, Zhou honed his skills and racing acumen within the Ferrari Driver Academy.
In November 2024, Sauber officially confirmed Zhou’s departure from the team at the end of the season. During his three-year tenure with Sauber, Zhou secured a total of 16 championship points.
At the time of his departure from Sauber, Zhou remarked with pride that he was deeply honored to represent China, as the nation’s first F1 driver, on the starting grid.
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