Formula One: Zhou Guanyu seeking contract extension rumoured at US$2 million
- Alfa Romeo representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi says they plan to have Zhou along with teammate Valttero Bottas back next year
- Zhou says contract talks, ongoing since before summer break, are in a ‘happy place right now’
Zhou Guanyu will be chasing more than points on the track when the Formula One season resumes this weekend after its brief summer break.
The Sauber driver is midway through his second one-year contract with the team, which races as Alfa Romeo, and with Audi taking over by the 2026 season, Zhou is seeking an extension to his rumoured US$2 million deal.
Both sides are keen on renewing the partnership, with team representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi telling motorsport.com the plan was to have Zhou and teammate Valtteri Bottas, whose contract runs until 2025, back next year.
“We are a team in the process of transformation, and we are trying to be as stable as possible in all areas,” Bravi said. “Of course, we are looking for improvement and opportunity.
“After the summer break, Zhou and I will have to sit down and see what would be the best solution for both of us. Our goal is to have both drivers in the team next year, but of course, all the elements must be present.”
Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix, Zhou said talks, ongoing since before the summer break, were in a “happy place right now”.