Sauber driver Zhou Guanyu is assured that he’ll discover a chance to remain in System One after departing the Hinwil-based outfit on the finish of the present season.
The Hinwil-based Sauber F1 group that might be Audi’s works outfit from 2026 introduced final week that Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu will go away the Swiss group on the finish of the season.
After leaving Mercedes on the finish of the 2021 season, Valtteri Bottas joined Sauber to accomplice System One’s first Chinese language driver Zhou Guanyu. The Finnish and Chinese language driver have been team-mates for the final three years, however they’ve endured a troublesome marketing campaign in 2024 with the squad nonetheless pointless after 21 race weekends.
Sauber that’s set to change into Audi’s works outfit in 2026 has already introduced the appointment of Nico Hulkenberg, however the Bottas and Zhou have been in rivalry for the second seat.
Nevertheless, the Hinwil-based organisation confirmed final week that each drivers will depart from Sauber on the finish of the season. The Swiss outfit has additionally confirmed that McLaren junior racer Gabriel Bortoleto will accomplice Hulkenberg subsequent yr.
Forward of his exit from Sauber, Zhou reckons that he’ll pursue completely different alternatives to attempt to keep within the System One paddock subsequent yr.
“I might be leaving the Stake F1 Group Kick Sauber on the finish of the 2024 season. I wish to thank all the followers for his or her continued help. You might have been improbable, and also you proceed to encourage me.
“I’m immensely proud to characterize my nation as the primary ever Chinese language System 1 driver. I hope that my racing continues to encourage others who’re following my story. I’m completely satisfied to have already achieved many issues underneath troublesome situations in System 1, together with scoring factors in my first race, quickest lap and a few memorable battles all through the grid.
“Sadly, the final two seasons have been difficult for all, however I wish to look ahead. I’m constructive in regards to the future, and I’m now completely targeted on ensuring that I can actually present what I’m able to. I am now discussing quite a few choices to remain within the System 1 Paddock, will replace to you all quickly.”
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