Well-known media: Zhou Guanyu and Alfa Romeo team agreement has been basically reached, but it is waiting to be signed

According to Jonathan Noble, a well-known motor sports media outlet, 22-year-old Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu has become a popular candidate for another F1 driver's seat for the Alfa Romeo team next year, although team leader Fred Vassell insisted that no decision had been made.

Noble said Zhou Guanyu's speed at proving himself in F2 this season, combined with strong support from Chinese sponsors, made him the most likely candidate to play alongside Bottas in the 2022 season.

Multiple sources said that the agreement (between Zhou Guanyu and Alfa Romeo Team) has been basically reached, and now only need to sign the contract.

However, Vassell insisted that the Alfa Romeo team is still open to next year's driver's seat selection, and especially wants to wait and see how F2 progresses. In addition to Zhou Guanyu, alfa Romeo team also wants to observe the situation of 18-year-old French driver Pusher in F2. Alfa Romeo driver Giovinaz, who has recently played well in qualifying, is hoping to win a new contract with a strong performance.

Asked if Zhou Guanyu was on the shortlist for the Alfa Romeo team, Vassell said: "Zhou Guanyu has performed well in F2 and he is definitely on the list. But it's not just because he's Chinese, but also because he's at the top of the pack in F2. He won some races and I think every team in F1 is watching him. ”

Vassell estimates that Alfa Romeo will have to wait until after the Sochi F2 Grand Prix on September 25-26 before deciding whether to choose Zhou Guanyu or someone else. In addition to Zhou Guanyu, Pushel is also a contender for Alfa Romeo's next year's F1 driver's seat.

Zhou Guanyu has scored 134 points in F2 so far this season, ranking second in the drivers' standings, at the top of the table is Australian driver Piastri with 149 points.

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