On April 21, the high-profile 2024 World Formula One Championship China Grand Prix came to a successful conclusion at the Shanghai International Circuit. Red Bull Racing's Verstappen won the title with a strong performance, with McLaren's Norris and Red Bull Racing's Sergio Pérez second and third respectively. China's Zhou Guanyu had a strong performance in the race, starting from 16th and finishing 14th.
In the game, Zhou Guanyu showed a good competitive state. Although the front wing was damaged while trying to overtake Magnussen, he managed to overtake it thanks to his steady driving skills and soft tyres. His performance won warm applause and blessings from all Chinese fans at the scene and in front of the screen.
The start of the race was relatively calm, with Verstappen taking the lead with a good start. Zhou Guanyu, on the other hand, was a little slow in the initial stage and once fell to 19th place. However, he was not discouraged and continued to adjust his form and actively look for opportunities.
As the game progressed, the situation on the field gradually changed. After changing the hard tires in 3 seconds when the first stop was made, Zhou Guanyu's ranking slipped to 20th. But then, due to unexpected circumstances for other riders, Zhou Guanyu gradually rose up the rankings. He took advantage of every opportunity, steady and steady, and gradually moved forward.
On lap 21, Zhou's teammate Bottas had engine problems, which moved him up to 15th in the rankings.
On lap 27, the safety car ended and the race resumed. However, Stoll rear-ended Ricardo and Magnussen and Tsunoda collided, and Tsunoda and Magnussen had a flat tire. The safety car was deployed again, and the pace of the race was disrupted. But Zhou Guanyu, with his excellent adaptability, successfully avoided these unexpected situations.
On lap 39, Zhou Guanyu successfully overtook Sargent at the corner and further improved his position. In the second half of the race, he made his third pit stop for soft tyres and was ready for the final sprint. On lap 54, Zhou Guanyu managed to pass Magnussen to move up to 14th place, and finally ended the race with this position.