By Matt Morlidge
Last Updated: 16/11/21 9:34am
Guanyu Zhou is replacing Antonio Giovinazzi for 2022 and will partner Valtteri Bottas at Alfa Romeo, completing the grid for Formula 1’s new era.
Zhou, a highly-rated prospect in Formula 2, will become the first full-time Chinese F1 driver and also ensures Alfa have an all-new driver line-up next year.
Bottas is the team’s big signing for 2022, with Kimi Raikkonen’s record-breaking F1 career heading into its final three races.
Just before confirming Zhou, the Italian outfit thanked Giovinazzi for his “extraordinary contribution” over three years.
More to follow…