Source: REUTERS/SEBASTIAO MOREIRA
[Saba Sports News] Following the recent announcement from Sauber Team regarding their new driver lineup for the next season, Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu has completely lost his opportunity and must now look for another team, or he will have no place to go next season. According to the latest media reports, Zhou Guanyu may join Ferrari as a reserve driver, which has attracted external attention. Currently, the reserve seat at Ferrari is indeed vacant, and Zhou has a history with the team, having been a Ferrari Academy driver. He signed with the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2014 and participated in F4 and F3 events as a Ferrari junior driver. The current team principal of Ferrari, Frederico Vassell, previously helped Zhou join Alfa Romeo when he was the team principal at Sauber. For Zhou Guanyu, serving as a reserve driver for Ferrari presents an opportunity to rebuild his reputation and remain in the F1 paddock. China is an important market for Ferrari, and Zhou’s identity as a Chinese driver will undoubtedly open doors to the Chinese market, enhancing the team’s sales and influence in China.