At what point does he become a British F1 driver, given he has lived there for the best part of a decade, raced there and the UK gave him everything to be competitive driver?
@@soundlessbird9181 Guanyu Zhou is another british driver, nothing to see here. It does worry oneself what ties might be had with this driver and political giants in China.
@@soundlessbird9181 Yeah, if the CCP is cool with someone, then they've got links behind the scenes. Without it, you could be one of the richest man in the world and they'll still make you disappear (you know who i'm talking about i'm gussing).
People love to see the worst in situations. This guy seems so humble and has been dreaming of this opportunity since he was a kid. Instead of talking down this moment, why don’t we celebrate it and congratulate him… You go Guanya!
Done all they could to keep him... except give him a vacant seat. The driver that won Formula Renault Eurocup in 2019, F3 in his rookie season in 2020 and F2 in his rookie season in 2021. What a silly thing to say.
Gio's talents never got to be seen. I'm sure the time will come again one day but as it stands I'm still very dissapointed that we never got to see his full potential
@@naheelsiddiqui8437 Max won a lot of titles in Karting, did a year in F3 where he was plagued by mechanical issues, still finishes 3rd, and jumped to F1.
@@rockthedwaynejohnson8188 Zhou f2 has driven for Uni virtuosi in 2020 and mazepin beat him in a hitech although Uni virtuosi is the better Team so mazepin is better
I will say Zhou has done enough to deserve a F1 seat. I'd agree however that Callum or Oscar was a little more deserving, but either way it will be exciting to see how he performs against Bottas. I hope at least his rookie season won't be as rough like Yuki's.
bruh Zhou finished 6th last f2 season, while his teammate was 2nd and guess who was 5th? Mazepin. What kind of driver can lose to Mazepin with a championship winning car?
Zhou was driving the most unreliable car in that season, he was super unlucky. However, I still think Piastri should've gotten the seat. Zhou is definitely clear of Mazepin though, actually has some race craft.
Right.. I think it's more of his money pouring ability than driving skill that's buying him this seat This guy is from china so huge fanbase huge market
@@ferdinandngo2415 I'd be happy for the man if he wasn't taking a seat in place of Piastri, may be the Australian bias talking haha. As long as Piastri gets a seat in 2023 all will be well
Vendetta If you actually look back at the events of that season, you would see how unlucky he was with mechanical issues and so on. I swear it felt like every other race we would hear “Oh and Zhou’s got a problem!” He would have been right in the title fight if not for those issues.
We'll have to see if Ferrari wants to keep him around because of the Academy. For all we know, he might go to Ferrari-bound GT teams, and then move back to F1 as a reserve for the Scuderia(if they're willing to go for that anyways)
i really think piastri deseved that seat he won the f3 cha,pionship first year and is on track to do that with the f2 this year, but it's all about the money sadly
Really cool that he got to drive Alonso's car in a free practice. That's like a literal dream come true. Sorry for Giovinazzi and I hope he can rejoin the grid sometime soon, but I'm excited for this guy
Zhou is much better than what much of you think, he has a lot of F2 experience and is not reckless, and fits well for a team like Alfa (just like Latifi does for Williams)
True, people saying he is worse than Mazepin, he has Genuine talent, so does Mazepin tbh, i doubt many in the comments can drive an f1 car, let alone the Haas. Cant wait for the new season now
I´m sad, that Giovinazzi didn´t make it and pretty unsure how to feel about Zhou. But never the less I think now is the best time to change drivers and tbh Zhou is imo not that bad of an option for the Alfa Romeo team, especially with Bottas, a well experienced driver on his side. I´m sure this will be an exciting 2022 season and I´m excited to see it!
We race as one but we don't care about human right😂 we allow driver to represent one of the worst country in human right. No hate for Zhou, I hate the flag that he represent.
Instead of all this negative talk before he has even completed a race weekend in f1 how about we give the guy a chance? He has always been a frontrunner in every series he has raced and has had more than his fair share of bad luck in f2. I think he actually could surprise a lot of people
He might surprise people in F1, but there is a better driver that got severely shafted because of yet _another_ paid driver getting in because his money and sponsorships matter more and people are justly frustrated over that and a frustrating F2 season, frustrating rules and the fact that F1 shafting talent for paid drivers is happening again and again to the point where most of the back markers (all relatively new drivers) are almost all paid drivers.
I’m really sad for Gio, he will never be in F1 in the future, and he was improving in terms of rhythm and hope he signs for the WEC and do very well at the WEC. Miss you 😢 a lot Giovinazzi.
Maybe its a blessing in disguise, and he’ll have a shot at driving a Red Bull.. he wouldve been stuck at Alfa for 3 years and then replaced by someone with money
Piastri absolutely deserves to be in F1. And in coming seasons Pourchaire and Lawson look like hopefuls too. I get it that Zhou brings a lot of money and a large market. He's not a bad driver either, but he's not one of the special guys either, it's just like bringing in another Latifi. I get it that's part of the sport, but it stinks there aren't enough seats and guys like Piastri get left out.
L. Beat Bottas in the 2nd half. Destroyed him in Baku. Came back from crash at Silverstone. One of the most clean drivers as a rookie. Honestly, you should be ashamed, instantly assuming he’d be bad because he’s a paydriver and his F2 results (spoilers: standings sometimes don’t tell the full story!).
@@jessepinkman9118 you’re doing a lot of assuming. No where was it mentioned or implied he was going to be terrible since he’s a pay-driver. Just that his road to F1 was mainly about money. He wasn’t considered best rookie driver going into the year. Money is what got him noticed and ultimately hired. After his rookie year, absolutely he deserves to stay.
L. Beat Bottas in the 2nd half. Destroyed him in Baku. Came back from crash at Silverstone. One of the most clean drivers as a rookie. Honestly, you should be ashamed, instantly assuming he’d be bad because he’s a paydriver and his F2 results (spoilers: standings sometimes don’t tell the full story!).
He has below average talent, especially compared to others...formula 1 is just pay-to-win, simple as that...Hamilton is the last racer to make it from a relatively humble background
@@maxb412 I think that's only looking at half the picture with squinted eyes. While teams like Audi, BMW and Mercedes; either left, are leaving or are going to leave. Other teams like Porsche, Maserati and Mclaren; entered very recently, are entering or are going to enter. So I'd say it only looks unhealthy if you ignore that while some manufacturers are leaving others are entering.
Don' think it's fair to compare him and Mazepin in the way that people are, this guy has been a clear talent since he's been in F2 and had it not been for things out of his control, would be much closer to Piastri right now in the champ
You really have to be blind to believe that Zhou was better than mazepin. Mazepin was schooling this dude in f2 last year and Zhou can't win over a rookie in his 3rd year.
@@meganod279 same as what I said above, and also I’m not saying he’s better than Piastri, but he’s not getting ‘schooled’ and he’s still in with a shout of the championship, which Mazepin never was, despite how close the championship was last year
Money has and will always be part of the sport. But Zhou is more than a pay driver and actually performs well. Not all F2 graduates will be Russell-like or Leclerc-like
I really really hope this guy doesn’t get hate, maybe gio deserves a seat but this guy has won many times in the junior format. And yeah, money rules in F1 but a vast majority of drivers have financial backing.
Sure he’s won some races but the only title he has won is the f3 Asian championship which barely had any competition. He just isn’t f1 material and it’s so frustrating to see him getting the driver over people like piastri :/
Doesnt get hate ? You should see the Twitter and see how many Ape from F1 Community just openly racist and hate speech toward Zhou just for being a Chinese.
Im pretty sure Alfa also had the option to get Piastri in the team which was a better driver by all means but they went and said nah we need money lets ask alpine to give him the boot and sign zhou
To Alfa Zhou is the more reasonable choice because he's a decent driver with a financial background. Alpine values Piastri way too much to let him be a part of Alfa's long-term plan.
@@sleepyboi6243 Care to explain? His driving on field is very composed and he's got decent pace. If you think he's not qualified just because he came behind Mazapin in an extremely unlucky season then your doubt is really not strongly supported.
His family & him sacrificed so much to relocate to UK to give getting into Motorsport a fighting chance! His driving is mature & intelligent in F2! He is a Rare One in F2 & now with F1 indeed!
The social credit system isn't operational in any country yet, and these racing teams aren't citizens in the second-largest economy, so credit is irrelevant anyway.
I wonder if FIA is going to mention prison camps. They are so against racism, but do they have an opinion about minority holocaust in China? We race as ONE (minus Uygurs). China bot is gonna kick my buttocks now probably.
You act like Max, Lando, George, and Charles weren’t paid drivers. In fact, Lewis is probably one of very few, if any, drivers from a poor-to-middle class background
He'll get his chance, not sure if I was in Piastris shoes I'd want to sign for a hopeless back marker like Alfa, much rather wait for a midfield seat to open up.
It's a small team, they are more financially challenged than the OEMs like Mercedes and Alpine (Renault), so every nut of sponsorship / income they can get will be welcomed. Plus, Guanyu has always been a solid enough driver and he seems to be on a charge at the moment, winning in F3 Asia and runner-up in F2 currently.
I can't really blame Alfa Romeo for that. If I was a boss there I'd probably make tge same decicion. The team needs more funds to become more successful
@@aleksihanninen5929 is he a Formula 2 champion? Nay. Zhou is. That's why Zhou got the seat instead. And Gio hasn't been showing any improvements. Remember, F1 is a harsh environment. Heck, any competitive sports are harsh. If you don't show any result, don't expect anyone to put their trust in you. Now Gio has to prove himself in another category whether people like it or not.
Oscar Piastri, a generational talent, won't be on the grid next year but the guy who can't beat him, even though it's his 3rd year in F1, will drive for Alfa...
I’m happy for Zhou, I really am. Of course Piastri deserves the seat more, but it’s not like Zhou is a bad driver. He’s better than Mazepin for sure, and it’s pretty clear he’s at least an ok guy, also unlike Mazepin.
Piastri will be the reserve driver for Alpine which is at least something, would have been cool to see him in an F1 seat though. I'm just guessing, but I think Alpine want to keep him in their program and have him replace ocon or alonso in the future
I hope he gives Sauber the money they needed so much. They cant even run their own Windtunnel! Happy that Zhou joins but sad that Gio leaves. But I support Saubers decision to 100%
Only F2 champions? What if two older drivers retire in the same year? What about drivers like Lando Norris? He’s not a champion. I understand what you’re saying, but think about the other consequences that sort of rule would have. For starters, we might have a 14 car field by 2023.
Zhou Guanyu has been showing off some impressive F1 skills in the 2022 season. Who would've thought a driver hailing from China would make it to Formula 1?
I know people are disappointed for this decision, but don't hate Zhou for it. After all, he's chasing his dream as well as anyone else. The decision was Alfa Romeo's at the end of the day
Gonna miss Gio. But he's 27 yo, and i don't see him can get to the next level. Yes Zhou is a pay driver BUT he's 22 yo who got tons of potential, and tbf Antonio got his seat because of Ferrari. We will miss you Antonio. And best of luck for Zhou & Alfa for 2022 onwards.
"tons of potential" aka got destroyed by Mazepin, got destroyed by Tsunoda is getting destroyed by Piastri this year has no championships at all no talent at all but don't worry, he ha tons of $$$$ sent by a dictatorship this is what people don't understand, F1 is not about cheering for a country and the chinese will think everybody is against them now coz its clear that this chinese driver is trash and everybody will say that and make tons of memes about
No doubt ye is a talented driver in his own right, but I am very sad for F1 that we are at a point were drivers with money get chosen rather than the best drivers. It brings down the entire sport and lessens the quality of the grid as a whole. Hopefully the FIA will realize this and focus on getting the sport to a place where teams can focus on getting the best drivers rather than the richest
Piastri will probably get an F1 seat as well, in the near future. If anything, giving Piastri one more year in F2 might open up some bigger seats in the F1 roster at the end of the 2022 season.
The thing is, he CAN'T have another year in F2, or rather, he'd have to lose the title fight, as the F2 champion can't race there the following season.
Many salty people in the comments, the same people that we're mad that Zhou wasn't considered for a seat in 2019 are now mad that his sponsorship brought him into F1.
If the sport continues ignoring actual talent from F2, what is the point of even watching F2? I tell my little bro (8yo) stories of how rookies climb the ranks to make it to the top, he greatly admires these drivers. How is he going to feel when I explain to him, "much like in life, money trumps everything"?
Zhou strived for years climbing up the ladders, he may not be the most talented driver on the grid but there's no need to deny all his efforts like that.
You'll probably be doing a great service by teaching him that lesson early on. Stop complaining when money runs everyone's world (atleast right now). F1 is a business, regardless of whatever the politically correct marketing might say.
@@auridion2037 It was your comment saying how those drivers all climbed ranks to make it to the top, Zhou did exactly the same. If you want to shift grounds that's a different discussion but as far as your orginial comment is concerned, Zhou did not buy his way up to F2, he's got real talent. Just because he isn't another prodigy like Max or George doesn't disqualify him from driving in F1
Based on history (Fernando/Spain), the popularity of F1 in China will only really take off when Zhou becomes succesfull, the mere presence of a Chinese driver won't matter much Max Verstappen's "Dutch army" there was no equivalent for the less succesfull Christijan Albers, Robert Doornbos or Giedo van der Garde.
well Bottas who never excelled in the best car on the grid and cant pass other cars and gets stuck them, and then a driver paid by Winnieh The Pooh so that F1 can sell more
L. Beat Bottas in the 2nd half. Destroyed him in Baku. Came back from crash at Silverstone. One of the most clean drivers as a rookie. Honestly, you should be ashamed, instantly assuming he’d be bad because he’s a paydriver and his F2 results (spoilers: standings sometimes don’t tell the full story!).
The social credit system isn't operational in any country yet, and these racing teams aren't citizens in the second-largest economy, so credit is irrelevant anyway.
Not many stories start with "He moved to Sheffield to pursue his dream"
At what point does he become a British F1 driver, given he has lived there for the best part of a decade, raced there and the UK gave him everything to be competitive driver?
@@FranzTraininand Chinese which can move to foreign nations usually linked to CCP.
@@soundlessbird9181 Guanyu Zhou is another british driver, nothing to see here. It does worry oneself what ties might be had with this driver and political giants in China.
@@FranzTraininand drivers choose their nationality. Albon lived his whole life in the uk
@@soundlessbird9181 Yeah, if the CCP is cool with someone, then they've got links behind the scenes. Without it, you could be one of the richest man in the world and they'll still make you disappear (you know who i'm talking about i'm gussing).
So long Italian Jesus , always on our hearts❤️
I heard he sacrificed his F1 seat for our sins is that true???
@@haninditabudhi6574 yes he did. He was sent down by lord mahaveer.
@@haninditabudhi6574 and his F1 seat will be resurrected. Whether in 3 races or 3 seasons I don't know. Definitely hoping for the former ; ) .
I thought jesus was born in december
@@dewamadesuryaweda7254 this Jesus dies on December
He really shut the haters! Scoring points on a debut is something we rarely see, I'm Soo happy for him! ❤️
As a Chinese , When I saw he finished his annual goal, I was really proud.
I hope Gio keeps up his racing elsewhere, sadly we didn't see his potential. Imagine he joins Indy and starts winning races.
He's in Formula E now, comfirmed!
@@pitnorman wait , for real?
@@mariolis Dragon |Peneske confirmed
@@mariolis exactly what the guy above me said
@@pitnorman Thats cool, i like Formula E!
I think we never saw Gio's race potential...
He had 3 years...
It's on him for being a late bloomer
3 years was long enough.
Yeah, how dare people take longer than others to get acclimated to the sport, it's not like they could potentially go on to win the 2009 title
But everyone sees Zhou’s money potential…
People love to see the worst in situations. This guy seems so humble and has been dreaming of this opportunity since he was a kid. Instead of talking down this moment, why don’t we celebrate it and congratulate him… You go Guanya!
Well said plus he is 2nd in the f2 championship at the time of this announcement and I think people keep forgetting that part
Super well said! People are just racist towards Asians as usual.
@@Skells22 after 3 years wich is not impressive. He definitely is very talented but others deserve the seat over him.
@@maxb412 You can say that again
Pretty clear to see that Alpine see a big future for Piastri and done all they could to keep him. Can’t wait for 2023!
Done all they could to keep him... except give him a vacant seat. The driver that won Formula Renault Eurocup in 2019, F3 in his rookie season in 2020 and F2 in his rookie season in 2021. What a silly thing to say.
@@RockSolitude what vacant seat mate? lol
@@RockSolitude ocon and alonso have time left on their deal, there is no vacant seat....
Alonso and Ocon will probably stay for another 2 years at most or longer if alpine get competitive
He's going to alfa romeo
Gio's talents never got to be seen. I'm sure the time will come again one day but as it stands I'm still very dissapointed that we never got to see his full potential
Well he had 3 years. Most drivers dont get that much time to show what they can do.
which talent?
Gio had a fair run imo, given his age he would of been expected to beat kimi handily by now but he never did.
ummmm He seat there 3 Year
he was overrated
Ericsson better than him
So umm.... he scored points in his debut season with alfa romeo.. i guess we should take back all the hate on him
Well, Alfa Romeo and F1 in general, won't have a problem with sponsorship in the near future.
Another driver that bought the seat, just what F1 needs. It's a joke.
read in BBC that Alfa just straight up admitted that yes, it was the money.
most of the time the teams admit that the money drove their decisions tho
And Chinese social credits
Do you realise what this will do for my carrera sunglasses sales??
just remember yuki tsonoda joined f2 after him and also destroyed this guy last year
And remember Nikita Mazepin beat him last year
Sbinnala F1. More pay drivers less quality racing please.
@@usernamenotwrittenoutoflaz9865 and i can’t recall mazepin has that many dnfs due to mechanical failures
And also Mazepin. This guy is no f1 material by any means
Great to see the China vs Japan thing still going strong, gonna love to see how Yuki vs Zhou will play out. :P
Gio be like : "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do"
Nice pfp
Your pfp gives me oldschool vibes
@@thijsrooijakkers7427 it’s not what u think it is
@@Samson44444 yeahh i know it's something in buddhist religion
@@jansonb482 like very very old skul vibes, who did the power units back then?? Hmm
His road to F1: Didn't win a single championship but has a lot of money so that's okay
Max also didn’t win a single championship
It's not as bad as some other drivers, he's obviously very talented. Piastri will probably win F2 championship, but Zhou is not that far behind
@@naheelsiddiqui8437 Exactly. And come on, its not like it's Alessio Deledda, who's literal trash compared to Zhou.
@@naheelsiddiqui8437 But it was obvious he had huge talent, with Zhou it's a lot more about the money than his talent
@@naheelsiddiqui8437 Max won a lot of titles in Karting, did a year in F3 where he was plagued by mechanical issues, still finishes 3rd, and jumped to F1.
Finally Mazepin will have a rival
mazepin already beat this guy
Nice one. Zhou is known for extreme consistency. He's also 1000 times the driver than Mazepin is. Stop complaining and actually give him a chance.
@@matiasavellanal5244 in a season where Zhou had one of the most unreliable cars in F2 history. That's not an exaggeration btw.
@@rockthedwaynejohnson8188 gotta love the mechachrome engines. ruining young driver's F2 title hopes since 2017
@@rockthedwaynejohnson8188 Zhou f2 has driven for Uni virtuosi in 2020 and mazepin beat him in a hitech although Uni virtuosi is the better Team so mazepin is better
I'm pulling for Alfa all season! Excited to see Valtteri out of merc, and as a Chinese American, very excited for Zhou!
Guess you must be even more excited after the first game ain’t it?
@@owenzou2673 cry.
@@xrobin99 not interested in what you’ve been doing for ages.
Actually in Tears. I'll miss Gio
Yeah😪
Capitalized tears, that's worse, sniff sniff snot.
Really? Gio is probably the most forgettable driver in recent history.
I don't dislike him but he's just there. You barely notice him.
@@VenomousSpyro Average F1 2019 Starter:
I will say Zhou has done enough to deserve a F1 seat. I'd agree however that Callum or Oscar was a little more deserving, but either way it will be exciting to see how he performs against Bottas. I hope at least his rookie season won't be as rough like Yuki's.
Most sensible answer and comment I have read so far....
And Yuki was and probably will be in a far superior car.
nah mate he is just a paid driver lol
sure he is second in formula 2 but only after his third year and being beaten for his teammates twice
+1000 social credits, glory to CCP!
@@sleepyboi6243 ah I see you haven’t watched F2 in 2019 and 2020. He was so unlucky those 2 years.
Where are those haters? Who said another paid driver?
bruh Zhou finished 6th last f2 season, while his teammate was 2nd and guess who was 5th? Mazepin. What kind of driver can lose to Mazepin with a championship winning car?
Zhou was driving the most unreliable car in that season, he was super unlucky. However, I still think Piastri should've gotten the seat. Zhou is definitely clear of Mazepin though, actually has some race craft.
Right.. I think it's more of his money pouring ability than driving skill that's buying him this seat
This guy is from china so huge fanbase huge market
cant ye just be happy for the man? he is shining this season anyways .-.
@@ferdinandngo2415 I'd be happy for the man if he wasn't taking a seat in place of Piastri, may be the Australian bias talking haha. As long as Piastri gets a seat in 2023 all will be well
Vendetta If you actually look back at the events of that season, you would see how unlucky he was with mechanical issues and so on. I swear it felt like every other race we would hear “Oh and Zhou’s got a problem!” He would have been right in the title fight if not for those issues.
As the GOAT once said, "Cash is King"
in china it is: “dictator is king”
No , it is Michel Schumacher
But Lewis can be , he isn't yet tho
@@julrudbor you're blind
I remember lewis saying that but not a goat thats for sure
I'm excited to see what Guanyu can do. Shame that Gio had to lose his seat for the chance, but that's not Zhou's fault
Same.
Gio is so underrated. Sad to see him go
I hope he can fulfill his talent for racing somewhere else.
He seat F1 3 Year
He had 3 years to show his talent, but still losing races to Kimi.
We'll have to see if Ferrari wants to keep him around because of the Academy. For all we know, he might go to Ferrari-bound GT teams, and then move back to F1 as a reserve for the Scuderia(if they're willing to go for that anyways)
@@Kazunerd17 he was a Ferrari Reserve driver in 17 and 18 , so he might end up being a test/reserve for next year aswell
i really think piastri deseved that seat he won the f3 cha,pionship first year and is on track to do that with the f2 this year, but it's all about the money sadly
always has been about money sadly
He's got a better seat ffs. He'll be in the Alipine 2024.
@@rockthedwaynejohnson8188 It's a bit difficult to say having a reserve driver seat in 2022 is a better spot than actually being in F1 in 2022
@@fathog209 i mean why should they give car millions worth to somebody that cant pay for damages he could produce
He is an Alpine junior not an Alfa junior
Really cool that he got to drive Alonso's car in a free practice. That's like a literal dream come true.
Sorry for Giovinazzi and I hope he can rejoin the grid sometime soon, but I'm excited for this guy
Zhou is much better than what much of you think, he has a lot of F2 experience and is not reckless, and fits well for a team like Alfa (just like Latifi does for Williams)
True, people saying he is worse than Mazepin, he has Genuine talent, so does Mazepin tbh, i doubt many in the comments can drive an f1 car, let alone the Haas. Cant wait for the new season now
He is a chinese MazeSpin...
I'm so proud of him,hope him do well next year,so excited for 2022
I am tired from counting those hate comments.
I´m sad, that Giovinazzi didn´t make it and pretty unsure how to feel about Zhou. But never the less I think now is the best time to change drivers and tbh Zhou is imo not that bad of an option for the Alfa Romeo team, especially with Bottas, a well experienced driver on his side.
I´m sure this will be an exciting 2022 season and I´m excited to see it!
I don't think that Zhou is a bad short-term option for Alfa to get a cash injection. But I do think that Bottas will completely dominate him
Bottas will completely annihilate Zhou
Nah, it's a terrible choice. This guy's junior records make Mazepin look like Senna.
@@popantermopan4099 I haven't followed F2 but he's currently 2nd when he's teammate is only 9th
@@sebb8789 yeah it’s bottas of course a rookie will lose
Nah man, Oscar deserved that seat way more than Zhou. It would be so nice to have 3 junior formula double champions on the grid
It's about who can bring the Money!
F1 wants to protect its social credit
@@slylockdefox246 yeah 😞😞😔 Oscar genuinely deserved it. With him, Alfa probably had a chance of greater success
Alpine need Oscar join in 2023, but Alfa Romeo can't accept a driver stay just 1 year
We race as one but we don't care about human right😂 we allow driver to represent one of the worst country in human right. No hate for Zhou, I hate the flag that he represent.
If Zhou moved to Sheffield at 12, does this mean those of us in Yorkshire can claim he's a local boy?
I plan to do just this.
@@Mnemica15 genius idea
Sheffield bred
Afther 5 years living in the same place you can say you are local.
not many can say they moved to sheffield willingly
He never won against any current F1 driver in junior series and never won a championship even after 3 years doing both F3 and then F2. Money talks.
Mazepin even beat him with a worse car in F2
Come again?
New f1 fans: nowadays money over talent
Everyone else: always has been
he got points on his debut and q2!
The classic move, Shanghai to Sheffield to pursue your dreams.
Feels like Albon v2.0
Heck yes
Mazepin beat him in F2 in a worse car. Mazepin should thank Zhou for making him look better in comparison.
Was F2 car identical?
@@ProcyonSyNTaX yes but with slight differences
@@dianasanchez7 , go look up the definition of identical first.
Zhou Guanyu will be remembered for something.
His crash in Silverstone
‘Zhou moved to Sheffield to pursue his F1 dreams.’ Well I wasn’t expecting that.
its from rich family you need to spend aprx 7-10 milion dollars from karting to f1 so yeah
@@dado5162 no, ferrari paid for most of it obviusly
If he thinks there’s dreams to be found in Sheffield, he’s tripping.
Huh. Guess I've got a local-ish hero to cheer for.
Maybe he moved to Sheffield because he just likes Arctic Monkeys.
Instead of all this negative talk before he has even completed a race weekend in f1 how about we give the guy a chance? He has always been a frontrunner in every series he has raced and has had more than his fair share of bad luck in f2. I think he actually could surprise a lot of people
Can we take a moment to appreciate your name
I don't think people are mad at Zhou, he's talented. Theyre rather mad about how alfa treated Gio and how Piastri was better. But money rules right?
He might surprise people in F1, but there is a better driver that got severely shafted because of yet _another_ paid driver getting in because his money and sponsorships matter more and people are justly frustrated over that and a frustrating F2 season, frustrating rules and the fact that F1 shafting talent for paid drivers is happening again and again to the point where most of the back markers (all relatively new drivers) are almost all paid drivers.
@@diego99627 But they are comparing him to Mazepin...
I’m really sad for Gio, he will never be in F1 in the future, and he was improving in terms of rhythm and hope he signs for the WEC and do very well at the WEC.
Miss you 😢 a lot Giovinazzi.
doesn't mean he can't come back
he's going to Formula E next year.
He lost every race against a retiring 40yo boomer.
@@aguchoshoah9817 How Old you are says nothing
@@aguchoshoah9817 he has beaten Kimi in more races. Also his strategies are the reason he is put behind Kimi in races.
Oscar Piastri was more deserving of this seat in my opinion
💯
Maybe its a blessing in disguise, and he’ll have a shot at driving a Red Bull.. he wouldve been stuck at Alfa for 3 years and then replaced by someone with money
Yep Oscar should have a seat, I hope Alonso moves over at the end of next year for the young Aussie.
Yeah mate 100% as an Aussie you know we have Danny Ric but having Oscar in F1 would be a real nice thing to have but Money talks eh?
Should've been Oscar Piastri, but sadly F1's not always a meritocracy
guess more like the Alpine didn't want Piastri to go
why?
Sadly F1 it's Moneycracy
Piastri absolutely deserves to be in F1. And in coming seasons Pourchaire and Lawson look like hopefuls too. I get it that Zhou brings a lot of money and a large market. He's not a bad driver either, but he's not one of the special guys either, it's just like bringing in another Latifi. I get it that's part of the sport, but it stinks there aren't enough seats and guys like Piastri get left out.
Alpine has him, but they don't have an empty seat yet. He'll be in F1 soon don't worry
After Nyck De Vries. Piastri next? A shame how pure talent should be sidelined for money once again.
De Vries is not a talent. Won F2 on his third try.
@@kupuh oh yeah lets kick Bottas and Perez too because they're losing qualifying battle to fit your agenda
@@boostav Well, Zhou is losing F2 on his third try, to a rookie.
His road to F1: His sponsors gave the team 30mill.
same with latifi 50 mil per year to stay in wiliams
🙂
L. Beat Bottas in the 2nd half. Destroyed him in Baku. Came back from crash at Silverstone. One of the most clean drivers as a rookie. Honestly, you should be ashamed, instantly assuming he’d be bad because he’s a paydriver and his F2 results (spoilers: standings sometimes don’t tell the full story!).
@@jessepinkman9118 you’re doing a lot of assuming. No where was it mentioned or implied he was going to be terrible since he’s a pay-driver. Just that his road to F1 was mainly about money. He wasn’t considered best rookie driver going into the year. Money is what got him noticed and ultimately hired. After his rookie year, absolutely he deserves to stay.
Excited to see how a Bottas-Zhou tandem would work out next season!
I know. Super excited for this.
sooooo...did you enjoy it? ;)
Billionaire Boys Club ! Mazaspin, Stroll, Latifi & possibly Zhou. A shame to see MONEY beating Talent to a seat
Norris too
F1 is a costly Sport
Practically everyone in f1 is well off. There just happens to be exceptions.
@@leecheahsheng6140 Norris got there on merit, the fact his dad has money is inconsequential.
Zhou was put in to appease the CCP.
He got slapped up by Callum in f2 and this is his 3rd year and still he’s a long way from winning this championship from Oscar
L. Beat Bottas in the 2nd half. Destroyed him in Baku. Came back from crash at Silverstone. One of the most clean drivers as a rookie. Honestly, you should be ashamed, instantly assuming he’d be bad because he’s a paydriver and his F2 results (spoilers: standings sometimes don’t tell the full story!).
He maybe may not deserved it more than Oscar or Jesus, but he isn´t just a paydriver like any other, he still has Talent.
He has below average talent, especially compared to others...formula 1 is just pay-to-win, simple as that...Hamilton is the last racer to make it from a relatively humble background
@@aleksihanninen5929 lol china got rid of the bat virus like mid-2020 and have been open and running like normal ever since.
you forget about paydriver Lando?
@@4bidn1 Little bit too late, Don't you think?
@@Seb5Fan Lando is potential world champion level of talent
Jesus cried out with a loud voice saying "Frédéric, Frédéric, why have you forsaken me?"
Get ready for the resurrection
@@HaraiGoshi345 bruh who tf putted the big rock aside
-the grave guard probably
@@barkyonyx424b this comment has me deceased
@@HaraiGoshi345 Amen!
@@brandonswinson3033 Give it three days and come back to us.
Romeo’s going to be an interesting team next year
Is alpine n Alfa Romeo same ?
@@samy8897 Alpine was former Renault while Alfa Romeo former Sauber
For those sad about Giovinazzi, he just signed in Formule E and I'm happy for him !
Formula e is a dying cause. Audi, mercedes and other manufacturers are leaving formula e. It's on its last steps.
@@maxb412 it's more popular than ever
@@maxb412 just search Formula E ratings, I'll post link but youtube will delete it
@@hald-matalongos if manufacturers are leaving that shows it is not helpful to manufacturers and if it was more popular than ever no one would leave
@@maxb412 I think that's only looking at half the picture with squinted eyes.
While teams like Audi, BMW and Mercedes; either left, are leaving or are going to leave.
Other teams like Porsche, Maserati and Mclaren; entered very recently, are entering or are going to enter.
So I'd say it only looks unhealthy if you ignore that while some manufacturers are leaving others are entering.
Don' think it's fair to compare him and Mazepin in the way that people are, this guy has been a clear talent since he's been in F2 and had it not been for things out of his control, would be much closer to Piastri right now in the champ
Mazepin was at least better than him in F2. Zhou is currently getting schooled by a rookie in his 3rd season in F2
You really have to be blind to believe that Zhou was better than mazepin. Mazepin was schooling this dude in f2 last year and Zhou can't win over a rookie in his 3rd year.
@@brandonswinson3033 look at the 2019 standings in Zhou’s debut year
@@meganod279 same as what I said above, and also I’m not saying he’s better than Piastri, but he’s not getting ‘schooled’ and he’s still in with a shout of the championship, which Mazepin never was, despite how close the championship was last year
@@harryfreedman6866 acknowledged, what about 2020 though?
Finally Nikita has friend in F1.
?? Latifi pays 25mln each year, has worse race record than both of them.
Ppl keep forgetting that someone called Latifi races in F1.
Mazepin pays 20mln Latifi 25 Zhou 30
So far excellent driver
Zhou’s English might actually be better than Leclerc’s and Antonio’s 😂
So true lol I can understand him better than Ricciardo’s Australian accent.
No, but it's definitely better than Yuki's
It probably has to do something with him living in the UK for 9 years mate...
Money has and will always be part of the sport. But Zhou is more than a pay driver and actually performs well. Not all F2 graduates will be Russell-like or Leclerc-like
sport? Show.
Piastri could be like them but he might never get the chance.
piastri absolutely dominated this clown.
@@robbyjai Yeah, but do you think Alpine was going to let Piastri leave their academy?
@@NavF1 very fair point. I hope they give him the seat after Alonzo leaves.
I really really hope this guy doesn’t get hate, maybe gio deserves a seat but this guy has won many times in the junior format. And yeah, money rules in F1 but a vast majority of drivers have financial backing.
I guess the grid would prefer nikita than this guy now
Sure he’s won some races but the only title he has won is the f3 Asian championship which barely had any competition.
He just isn’t f1 material and it’s so frustrating to see him getting the driver over people like piastri :/
Doesnt get hate ? You should see the Twitter and see how many Ape from F1 Community just openly racist and hate speech toward Zhou just for being a Chinese.
Im pretty sure Alfa also had the option to get Piastri in the team which was a better driver by all means but they went and said nah we need money lets ask alpine to give him the boot and sign zhou
To Alfa Zhou is the more reasonable choice because he's a decent driver with a financial background. Alpine values Piastri way too much to let him be a part of Alfa's long-term plan.
@@britcountryman8330 I really doubt zhou is a decent driver...
@@sleepyboi6243 Care to explain? His driving on field is very composed and he's got decent pace. If you think he's not qualified just because he came behind Mazapin in an extremely unlucky season then your doubt is really not strongly supported.
@@sleepyboi6243 why is that?
@@sleepyboi6243 Hmmm...
His family & him sacrificed so much to relocate to UK to give getting into Motorsport a fighting chance! His driving is mature & intelligent in F2! He is a Rare One in F2 & now with F1 indeed!
The guy was behind Mazepin in F2. I think that tells a lot.
@@hungryim8643 Exactly. Zhou's record is nothing to write home about. It's all about money. He'll be found out next year.
@@laurence5063 yeah we found out...points on debut, definitely no talent there
@@hungryim8643 come again?
@@laurence5063 come again?
I can see Alfa's social Credit score rising by the seconds.
Alfa Romeo rebranded in 2022 as Bing Chilling LaoGanMa f1 team, +69420 Social Credit Points.
The social credit system isn't operational in any country yet, and these racing teams aren't citizens in the second-largest economy, so credit is irrelevant anyway.
@@AA-pz4pv -60000 Social credit towards you.
@@AA-pz4pv < CCP bot.
I wonder if FIA is going to mention prison camps. They are so against racism, but do they have an opinion about minority holocaust in China? We race as ONE (minus Uygurs).
China bot is gonna kick my buttocks now probably.
At this rate half the field is just going to be back markers made up of paid drivers
...you mean paid off drivers? Like paid to be backmarkers? Not implying that all the divers just dont get paid cuz that makes NO sense
Chinese and Russian backmarkers
You act like Max, Lando, George, and Charles weren’t paid drivers. In fact, Lewis is probably one of very few, if any, drivers from a poor-to-middle class background
@@brandonswinson3033 kimi isn’t ultra rich either
@@brandonswinson3033 forgot Ocon
Piastri is more deserving of the seat imo... Everyone on the paddock knows it's all politics and $$$
He'll get his chance, not sure if I was in Piastris shoes I'd want to sign for a hopeless back marker like Alfa, much rather wait for a midfield seat to open up.
It's a small team, they are more financially challenged than the OEMs like Mercedes and Alpine (Renault), so every nut of sponsorship / income they can get will be welcomed. Plus, Guanyu has always been a solid enough driver and he seems to be on a charge at the moment, winning in F3 Asia and runner-up in F2 currently.
I guess Alpine did everything to keep Oscar since they'd like to sign him for 2023
@@dan44zzt231 Paistri has been signed as Alpine's reserve driver.
30mil politics
Piastri is way more deserving but “Cash is King”
I can't really blame Alfa Romeo for that. If I was a boss there I'd probably make tge same decicion. The team needs more funds to become more successful
welcome to F1
What? A business choosing money? You know, that thing that keeps them being a business. Yeah, such a negative.
Gio will be remembered...
Who? :P
NO
Yeah, for like half a year.
But he will come back , dont worry , come on , lets not cry for this.
I won't even notice him next year tbh
When I heard the news that Alfa had signed a new driver I was expecting Shawartzman or Oscar but this was a bit of shock...
@@redbullsauberpetronas what?
@@redbullsauberpetronas you didn't finish your comment?
@@skrimper pretty sure he meant “have” instead of “gave”
Piastri is Alpines future driver
It's now money over talent when it comes to scouting
I feel sad for Gio because he deserves a seat but I also want to see Guanyu in F1 :(
It's okay, You'll see him in Formula E.
@@rikishikato5001 it should be opposite. Gio should remain in F1, and Zhou should go to Formula E, or back to china
@@aleksihanninen5929 is he a Formula 2 champion? Nay. Zhou is. That's why Zhou got the seat instead. And Gio hasn't been showing any improvements. Remember, F1 is a harsh environment. Heck, any competitive sports are harsh. If you don't show any result, don't expect anyone to put their trust in you. Now Gio has to prove himself in another category whether people like it or not.
@@aleksihanninen5929 come on
@@aleksihanninen5929 racist much?
We have Guanyu now. Are we gonna have a Zhangfei and a Liubei as well? I can't wait for the trio to be back again.
🤣🤣funny
I wish more people got this joke, props to u!
Lets play tekken 🤣
@@PC.505 bro I mean bro
what? hhhh，guanyu=冠宇 not 关羽 funny guy
you are our national hero, show them its not a white man's game.
Imagine having your career ruined by a team who missed strategies and pits 12 times in a season
Oscar Piastri, a generational talent, won't be on the grid next year but the guy who can't beat him, even though it's his 3rd year in F1, will drive for Alfa...
Lol true
even Mazepin can beat him
I’m happy for Zhou, I really am. Of course Piastri deserves the seat more, but it’s not like Zhou is a bad driver. He’s better than Mazepin for sure, and it’s pretty clear he’s at least an ok guy, also unlike Mazepin.
Ye its so sad how piastri still does not have a seat.
Piastri will be the reserve driver for Alpine which is at least something, would have been cool to see him in an F1 seat though. I'm just guessing, but I think Alpine want to keep him in their program and have him replace ocon or alonso in the future
@@slavsquatter1326 yeah that's true. the problem is, now all salty fans are going at Zhou and hate him like he pushed almost 3 drivers into the wall 🙃
How can you say hes better than Mazepin when he finished behind Mazepin in the f2 championship last year?
What? Better than Mazepin? Bro he has never finished ahead of Mazepin in F2
We will miss you, Jesus🙏❤😭
@@motogpf1fan939 gio
Yeah its sad to see jesus go but he had 3 years and only started to preform after pressure from drivers from f2
@@TygQ Yeah and still losing most races to Kimi, even when he out qualify him.
As someone from Sheffield, I'm claiming this guy as my local f1 driver.
I’m chinese and I’m so proud of Zhou Guanyu well see you do well in Saudi Arabia
From China 🇨🇳
The battle for 19th place just got serious, who's gonna spin out first? What more to find out!
U saying zhou is a bad driver?
@@Wongphee A poor man’s Lance Stroll at this point.
We probably see a massive battle and a battle to be the championship of 15th
@@boogeyedits533 he's currently 2nd in F2
This aged very poorly
“F1, the 20 best drivers in the world”…
Mazapin, Zhou, Yuki and Latifi have seats while so many others are on the outside looking in.
You forgot Stroll.
@@memolano100 Stroll and Latifi have gotten better.
@@jaydendixon7300 they have but i dont think anyone would disagree in saying they are miles off from being 1 of the best drivers in the world
Cry me a river, just look at the grids family name wealth, they are all rich dont be so naive
@@memolano100 stroll is a very decent driver, mazepin should stay at f2/3.
Yuki has potential, he could improve a lot next year.
I dont see the hate...this guy doesnt exactly look unqualified.
yeah but most of the people here don't watch f2 or know anything about the sport. It's hilarious
Formula 1: We need him cause WE RACE AS mONEy !!!
😀🤣
*Alfa Romeo
as if gio didn't get the seat because of ferrari backing
I hope he gives Sauber the money they needed so much. They cant even run their own Windtunnel! Happy that Zhou joins but sad that Gio leaves. But I support Saubers decision to 100%
Amazing. We need drivers from every country
in my opinion FIA should set a rule to allow only F2 Champions to join F1. Money can't buy a seat at this level, it's unacceptable.
yeah but money is a vital aspect of the sport. never gonna happen, sadly
Only F2 champions? What if two older drivers retire in the same year? What about drivers like Lando Norris? He’s not a champion. I understand what you’re saying, but think about the other consequences that sort of rule would have. For starters, we might have a 14 car field by 2023.
“New car, caviar, four star daydream, Think I'll buy me a F1 team” PF
Love the reference
Love the reference bro
Not just your country China is Proud. This American is proud too. I am a fan. Can't wait to root for you my man. Congratulations
Proud? Lol acting like his your kid or something lol
Money, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man's world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man's world 🙂
Bin Chilling!
-1000000 social credit score for you gregor 😡😡😡😡
@@bluengold3443 must be great to live in a communist state that can ruin your life for giving your opinion.
While I'm sad that Antonio is gone after this season, I do look forward to what Zhou can achieve alongside Bottas.
Thank you for a sensible comment in between these clowns
@@redbullsauberpetronas garbage like max
@@redbullsauberpetronas bruh, other drivers aren't even worth considering if his sponsor really bring in 30 mill.
Nothing with his money
raikkonen better
Zhou Guanyu has been showing off some impressive F1 skills in the 2022 season. Who would've thought a driver hailing from China would make it to Formula 1?
Can't wait to see the other half of the seats fought over by Saudi and Qatari emirs in a few years
Only think you can get F1 is exremly talented or money! 1 of those you should have otherwise no Chance.
Next F2 season should have 2 standinds;
F2 Scored points
F2 Balance Check
I'm pretty shure there will be an arab pay driver in the nex years, is well known that F1 loved these middle eastern countries
I know people are disappointed for this decision, but don't hate Zhou for it. After all, he's chasing his dream as well as anyone else. The decision was Alfa Romeo's at the end of the day
Let's goooooo. Can't wait to see what he can do alongside Valtteri. Sounds like a pretty strong pairing.
You 🤡 strong pairing? The guy is a ride buying joke.
@@vir123456 he’s a decent driver, much better than Mazepin and Latifi
Gonna miss Gio. But he's 27 yo, and i don't see him can get to the next level. Yes Zhou is a pay driver BUT he's 22 yo who got tons of potential, and tbf Antonio got his seat because of Ferrari.
We will miss you Antonio.
And best of luck for Zhou & Alfa for 2022 onwards.
Everything will be fine,!hello from Russia
Best Comment so far. Fair enough
"tons of potential" aka got destroyed by Mazepin, got destroyed by Tsunoda is getting destroyed by Piastri this year has no championships at all no talent at all but don't worry, he ha tons of $$$$ sent by a dictatorship
this is what people don't understand, F1 is not about cheering for a country and the chinese will think everybody is against them now coz its clear that this chinese driver is trash and everybody will say that and make tons of memes about
No doubt ye is a talented driver in his own right, but I am very sad for F1 that we are at a point were drivers with money get chosen rather than the best drivers. It brings down the entire sport and lessens the quality of the grid as a whole. Hopefully the FIA will realize this and focus on getting the sport to a place where teams can focus on getting the best drivers rather than the richest
You make it sound like that hasn't been the case since F1s inception
Mate it’s always been like that. If anything it’s getting better than it ever has.
At the end F1 is a bussines
Piastri will probably get an F1 seat as well, in the near future. If anything, giving Piastri one more year in F2 might open up some bigger seats in the F1 roster at the end of the 2022 season.
The thing is, he CAN'T have another year in F2, or rather, he'd have to lose the title fight, as the F2 champion can't race there the following season.
Many salty people in the comments, the same people that we're mad that Zhou wasn't considered for a seat in 2019 are now mad that his sponsorship brought him into F1.
If the sport continues ignoring actual talent from F2, what is the point of even watching F2? I tell my little bro (8yo) stories of how rookies climb the ranks to make it to the top, he greatly admires these drivers. How is he going to feel when I explain to him, "much like in life, money trumps everything"?
Zhou strived for years climbing up the ladders, he may not be the most talented driver on the grid but there's no need to deny all his efforts like that.
You'll probably be doing a great service by teaching him that lesson early on. Stop complaining when money runs everyone's world (atleast right now). F1 is a business, regardless of whatever the politically correct marketing might say.
@@britcountryman8330 efforts and being one of the most qualified are far from the same.
@@auridion2037 It was your comment saying how those drivers all climbed ranks to make it to the top, Zhou did exactly the same. If you want to shift grounds that's a different discussion but as far as your orginial comment is concerned, Zhou did not buy his way up to F2, he's got real talent. Just because he isn't another prodigy like Max or George doesn't disqualify him from driving in F1
Based on history (Fernando/Spain), the popularity of F1 in China will only really take off when Zhou becomes succesfull,
the mere presence of a Chinese driver won't matter much Max Verstappen's "Dutch army" there was no equivalent for the less succesfull Christijan Albers, Robert Doornbos or Giedo van der Garde.
Tru dat. Of course it'll be higher than before but to skyrockets? That's a whole different thing
I am sure we would have seen lots of brilliant drivers if F1 was not all about who can afford to and not based on talent.
De Vries, Ilott, Shwartman, Piastri...
Kimi's gone...
Now Antonio's gone...
I was sad, but hopefully Bottas and Zhou become the best pair of my favorite team😃
well Bottas who never excelled in the best car on the grid and cant pass other cars and gets stuck them, and then a driver paid by Winnieh The Pooh so that F1 can sell more
@@rjuez00 Tru, tru👍
Well this Chinese is 100% like Mazepin, he is in F1 just for money
L. Beat Bottas in the 2nd half. Destroyed him in Baku. Came back from crash at Silverstone. One of the most clean drivers as a rookie. Honestly, you should be ashamed, instantly assuming he’d be bad because he’s a paydriver and his F2 results (spoilers: standings sometimes don’t tell the full story!).
Will miss Anto, the only Italian driver on the grid in a long time. I hope he’ll find his way back to F1 one way or the other. 🇮🇹
Zhou when he gets to the F1 Grid
Zhou: haha Social Credit plus plus! ✌🏻🇨🇳
The social credit system isn't operational in any country yet, and these racing teams aren't citizens in the second-largest economy, so credit is irrelevant anyway.
@@AA-pz4pv < CCP bot.
@@MarcusBritishbrainwashed westoid
Now this is a social credit moment.
+15 Social Credit
Real Zhou's F1 journey. Miney,money,money