On April 21, the F1 Chinese Grand Prix was held at the Shanghai International Circuit. Verstappen won the first title, Norris and Pérez finished second and third respectively. Zhou Guanyu started from 16th and finished 14th.
In this competition, the FIA gave Zhou Guanyu the highest courtesy, and he enjoyed the same treatment as the top three after finishing the race, and the trigger condition of this special courtesy was that Zhou Guanyu successfully reached the finish line in this race.
After the race, Zhou Guanyu stopped on the grid with the top three and was cheered on by the Chinese fans. He said: "I'm really proud and honoured to be the first Chinese driver to finish at home after 20 years of the Chinese Grand Prix, so when I went back to the main straight and took off my helmet after the race, I really couldn't control my emotions and I am very grateful for their support over the years." ”
Not only that, Yao Ming, Gu Ailing, Lin Junjie, Wu Yanzu and other celebrities from all walks of life also came to the track to witness this historic moment of Chinese racing.