F1 star’s immediate reaction to transfer
F1 star’s immediate reaction to f1 star’s immediate reaction to his transfer rumors speaks volumes as ‘politics’ plays a role ‘politics’ plays a role.
Zhou Guanyu criticized the “politics” of the Formula 1 circuit and slammed suggestions that his position was under investigation.
Zhou, the first Chinese Formula 1 driver, had two full careers with the Sauber team, now known as Alfa Romeo. During this period he showed his talent despite being given an uncompetitive car.
After his debut season with Sauber, he was given a one-year extension. The team has done it again with a new short-term deal through 2024 to give the 24-year-old more opportunities to show what he can do.
But it came after much speculation about his future. There were reports that Zhou lacked financial support and that this could threaten his position. This was prompted by early suggestions that money played a role in Zhou’s rise when he first joined F1.
Zhou made it clear that he was not at all interested in speculation about him. And he rejected suggestions that his financial backing had been hit, dismissing the actual claims as an example of farm “politics”.
He told Autosport: “People said that Sergio Perez would retire from the Mexican GP, but nothing happened. There are rumors that Fernando (Alonso) will move to Red Bull. This is madness. It is especially worrying if there are other drivers or if the media in your country is spreading the word. But you know what’s going on inside. You can easily understand.
