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Zhou sees long road ahead for next Chinese F1 driver

© XPB  Michael Delaney 19/04/2024 at 08:2719/04/2024 at 08:29 Despite the excitement of becoming the first Chinese driver to compete in his home Grand Prix this weekend, Zhou Guanyu has cast doubt on a future influx of Chinese talent into Formula 1. The pressure is certainly on for the Sauber driver, now in his third season in F1. Not only will he be aiming for a strong performance, but he'll also carry the hopes of a nation yearning for an International motorsport hero. Zhou isn't the first Chinese driver to touch the pinnacle of motorsport. In 2012, Ma Qing Hua took part in a single practice session for HRT at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. However, Zhou's sustained presence...
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