After a five-year hiatus, the highly anticipated F1 Chinese Grand Prix is back at the Shanghai International Circuit from April 19 to 21. In 2004, Formula 1 was first held in China, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of the Chinese Grand Prix. Not only that, this year's Chinese Grand Prix is the first time that Chinese drivers have a home game.
As China's first F1 driver, Zhou Guanyu, who has been competing for two seasons, returned to his hometown of Shanghai early after the last race. Zhou Guanyu is full of expectations for this competition, "This competition means a lot to me, and my joy, pride and sense of mission arise spontaneously. Zhou Guanyu said that F1 has finally returned to China, and the addition of Chinese drivers will write a new chapter in history. "I'm going to try to get the best out of the car just like I would any other race weekend," he said. Most importantly, I want to do well in the competition and get points. ”
In addition to Zhou Guanyu, many drivers are looking forward to returning to China. Seven-time world champion and Mercedes driver Hamilton said that China is very important for his career, and he has won many races here, and hopes to enjoy a hearty race this weekend. Hamilton's team-mate Russell prepared a special helmet for the China leg and expressed his hope to receive applause from the crowd during the race.
Red Bull driver Verstappen has continued to go strong this season, winning three of the four races he has already played. The three-time world champion has never won a single event in China, and this weekend he will try to achieve a "zero breakthrough".
Zhou's Sauber team failed to score points in the previous races. Whether Zhou Guanyu can get the first points of the season in this home battle has also become one of the highlights of the event. Today, the Chinese Grand Prix will host the first sprint race of the season in F1, and this unique format also makes the competition even more intense.