Who is Zhou Guanyu?

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2021
  • For the first time ever, China will have their very own driver on the Formula 1 grid. But what are we to expect of Zhou Guanyu? I attempt to find out...
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  • @Adithya13303
    @Adithya13303 2 года назад +3282

    I have no issues with Zhou getting a seat. Although I'm extremely pissed about Zhou getting a seat over Piastri who's doing a Russel/Leclerc with his consiquetive F3 and F2 championships.

    • @jamesteoh7120
      @jamesteoh7120 2 года назад +230

      alpine probably didn’t wanna let him go, that’s why they released Zhou from his contract

    • @jamesteoh7120
      @jamesteoh7120 2 года назад +96

      no way Ferrari would allow piastri (who’s driving a different engine) to learn the ins and out of Ferrari engine with the stake so high

    • @visible5650
      @visible5650 2 года назад +63

      I'm so exited about GuanYu, but I agree with you Piastri is so talented. But systemic issue is, this is not a sport that select the best talent. Best talent for sure, but not the best

    • @matrixpakisfan
      @matrixpakisfan 2 года назад +36

      Looking at tsunoda i hope piastri loses the championship so he can get the experience. Sure he may not go to the pressure washer that is readbull/alphatauri but still

    • @evandrochaves9596
      @evandrochaves9596 2 года назад +32

      I kinda think too they tried Piastri first, but the situation didn't allow it, so they went for Zhou who isn't a bad driver at all, in my opinion he might do kinda well in F1 if things go right, and also has the money

  • @TommoOnYoutube
    @TommoOnYoutube 2 года назад +1719

    Yorkshire accent on point brother.

    • @F1_Gianni_96
      @F1_Gianni_96 2 года назад +5

      Hey you here?

    • @smorgasbord26
      @smorgasbord26 2 года назад +45

      If he moved to South Yorkshire then the poor guy had to learn 2 new languages 😂

    • @konstantinFPS
      @konstantinFPS 2 года назад +2

      Using your marketing skills perfectly 😂

    • @BraLin99
      @BraLin99 2 года назад +5

      Hey, I’M from Yorkshire 😀

    • @kaanSakyol
      @kaanSakyol 2 года назад +1

      Wasn't that bad tbh

  • @wtflorian4119
    @wtflorian4119 2 года назад +1164

    As someone who doesn't know a thing about Zhou, i was really waiting for this.

  • @alexfirefly1956
    @alexfirefly1956 2 года назад +878

    “Paddock chatter” is a nice euphemism for “Dan Ticktum was pissed that Mick drove an amazing second half of the season”

    • @jonathanwallace5221
      @jonathanwallace5221 2 года назад +21

      Thought exactly the same mate 😂

    • @p0werfu11
      @p0werfu11 2 года назад +1

      "amazing"

    • @_SpamMe
      @_SpamMe 2 года назад +2

      Yes, unnecessary bit. Some dumb takes just need to die instead of being kept alive.

    • @Paul-yh4su
      @Paul-yh4su 2 года назад +7

      @@_SpamMe To be fair, it isn't hard to find cynical folks re Mick and 2018. To be equally fair, he has done more than well enough since that any quirky circumstances in one season hardly matter now. Its not as if Dan has proven himself to be an unavoidable talent, either.

    • @DiscoStringHit
      @DiscoStringHit 2 года назад +1

      Nah it's pretty common knowledge that engine selection is political in F2 and F3, and especially at Prema.

  • @VenomousCompany
    @VenomousCompany 2 года назад +611

    Guanyu Zhou is the only person in history to move to Sheffield to follow his dream!

    • @_SpamMe
      @_SpamMe 2 года назад +30

      Tsk tsk. Not even the only Chinese doing so. See Ding Junhui.

    • @gold9994
      @gold9994 2 года назад +9

      @@_SpamMe Oh shit, it's true... But couldn't he move to a better city, geez.

    • @kablard
      @kablard 2 года назад +3

      Ever heard of snooker?

    • @kablard
      @kablard Год назад +3

      This is still to this day one of the most inaccurate statements ever made.

    • @ihavewaited90daystochangem51
      @ihavewaited90daystochangem51 Год назад

      @@kablard who the fuck cares about snooker

  • @tilio9380
    @tilio9380 2 года назад +52

    aaaaaand he scored his first point earlier than Mick. Talk about irony lol.

  • @RenoF1
    @RenoF1 2 года назад +749

    You should do a video on the career of Robert Doornbos, he never did any karting and had a very unique introduction to racing.

    • @matthewsells1715
      @matthewsells1715 2 года назад +51

      Very interesting life after his career

    • @RenoF1
      @RenoF1 2 года назад +6

      @@matthewsells1715 that too 😅😅

    • @romeocharliegolf
      @romeocharliegolf 2 года назад +35

      >checking Wikipedia
      His career is certainly...interesting.

    • @dacoconutnut9503
      @dacoconutnut9503 2 года назад +23

      Then left F1 to project sex toys

    • @woodenhoe
      @woodenhoe 2 года назад +2

      From Tennis to F1 to... yeah

  • @brucelok7538
    @brucelok7538 2 года назад +72

    I talked to him when he raced F3 at Macau (2016-2018). Unlike other Chinese drivers, he was much more humble, and he was very kind to his fans. I wish he can be success in F1.

  • @sinkila
    @sinkila 2 года назад +272

    "Zhou Lacked in pace the same way f1 twitter lacks wheel knowledge" solid burn.

  • @ThomasPrettyman01
    @ThomasPrettyman01 2 года назад +354

    Everyone asks Who is Guanyu Zhou, no one asks HOW is Guanyu Zhou.

    • @michalkubicek401
      @michalkubicek401 2 года назад +35

      I think he's chilling after geting seat in F1 (maybe he's bing chilling if you know what I mean)

    • @deathmachineyt3254
      @deathmachineyt3254 2 года назад +8

      Don't really care how he's feeling

    • @Bigheadguyfromsmolmovie
      @Bigheadguyfromsmolmovie 2 года назад +36

      @@michalkubicek401 zhou after getting a f1 seat: +420 social credits

    • @dylanhill9202
      @dylanhill9202 2 года назад +5

      I'd imagine he's pretty happy right now

    • @stephwyu
      @stephwyu 2 года назад +14

      I’ll do you one better. Why is Guanyu Zhou?

  • @Jahmesss
    @Jahmesss 2 года назад +180

    If Alonso is set to retire in a couple years time, Alpine will be wanting to keep Piastri to fill the seat in the future. I doubt he’ll just sit around doing nothing until then but his time in f1 will come.

    • @skylem5373
      @skylem5373 2 года назад +11

      Fernando will switch to Indy soon enough , if he did 2 years ago, he probably would be champion this year because McLaren SP team is absolutely great.

    • @keithstoner9065
      @keithstoner9065 2 года назад +1

      where is he gonna go before getting picked up in f1 though? if he wins f2 this year then he can't stay in f2. He needs to keep racing somehow

    • @robertgeorge1840
      @robertgeorge1840 2 года назад +1

      @@keithstoner9065 he'll tag along with the alpine team, do some sim work and maybe some FP sessions. Just like what albon is doing with RB right now.

    • @cryozure6800
      @cryozure6800 2 года назад +1

      @@keithstoner9065 Might drop into DTM or another open wheel racing series, Alpine know who they’ve got on their hands so they wouldn’t get rid of him.

    • @SlapBassDarius
      @SlapBassDarius 2 года назад

      @@skylem5373 Alpine will try to provide a car for Alonso in Indy

  • @Jaxymann
    @Jaxymann 2 года назад +835

    For those angry about Piastri being supposedly cheated out of a seat, relax: he'll be Alpine's reserve driver in a 2022 season where reservists get guaranteed FP1 sessions, and he's only 20, so there's plenty of time for him to wait it out for a 2023 seat.

    • @edoardoprevelato6577
      @edoardoprevelato6577 2 года назад +149

      He'll most likely replace Fernando

    • @realtissaye
      @realtissaye 2 года назад +120

      @@edoardoprevelato6577 exactly. people keep get pissed off at the fact that he’s doing better than Zhou, but they ignore literally everything else that goes into selecting a driver.

    • @catinusz.4741
      @catinusz.4741 2 года назад +94

      People often dont realize you being in x team academy means you are basically locked in with x team.
      And there is no way alpine is releasing piastri.

    • @josemojeda1527
      @josemojeda1527 2 года назад +23

      Unless you sneak your way out like Sainz did with Red Bull or get the boot like Zhou and Ferrari. But yeah, Piastri had much less chances of reaching F1 right away than someone like Yuki Tsunoda did, mainly because Alpine doesn't have a client F1 team.

    • @_RM99
      @_RM99 2 года назад +28

      Also no one seems to realize that the 2nd Alfa seat is just a placeholder for when Pourchaire is ready, Alfa putting in Piastri for a year would be a waste, when they can just get a bag of money instead while their own prodigy gets ready for the jump

  • @Somebody-qo9ob
    @Somebody-qo9ob 2 года назад +82

    I'm going to miss Italian Jesus. He was definitely improving, but i guess not fast enough

  • @ritwikjs
    @ritwikjs 2 года назад +297

    i get the whole "new formula will be a great equaliser" but zhou is likely to face a very uphill battle. Bottas is a great driver, and alfa's strategy and overall performance these last 5 years has been pretty dogshit.

    • @xavier4519
      @xavier4519 2 года назад +16

      on the other hand he'll probably learn a lot from bottas and the latter will help improve strategies

    • @ritwikjs
      @ritwikjs 2 года назад +10

      @@xavier4519 one can only hope. I always root for the rookies to do well

    • @Rainaman-
      @Rainaman- 2 года назад +6

      Remember that Gio was F3 champ and GP2 vice champ and almost won on in his rookie year against Gasly? Well look how far it got him in f1 with AR.
      This kid will have rude awakening, just like Mazepin who is crying now.

    • @Tommmmmmmmmmmm
      @Tommmmmmmmmmmm 2 года назад +2

      Bottas will kill Zhou. Especially in quali

    • @Rainaman-
      @Rainaman- 2 года назад +3

      @@Tommmmmmmmmmmm in Quali it will be slaughter

  • @yeet-zers7561
    @yeet-zers7561 2 года назад +76

    His first in bahrain was amazing. Following his teamate through the pack for a long time and scoring points on his debut. My favorite moment was him crying later with realization of what he had just done.

  • @josezandy2802
    @josezandy2802 2 года назад +24

    Here after he qualified 15th and finished p10

  • @vinayakkasinath7883
    @vinayakkasinath7883 2 года назад +64

    I have watched like 10 vids on Zhou but still gotta watch Josh's

    • @SnakezF1
      @SnakezF1 2 года назад

      @Frozen Music ♪ ok

  • @apathynoises6456
    @apathynoises6456 2 года назад +142

    The online kerfuffle basically boils down to this:
    Does Guanyu Zhou deserve a F1 seat in a vacuum purely based on talent? I think most people would say yes. He's looked really good on many occasions.
    Does he deserve it over Giovinazzi? I think still a lot of people would agree. As much as I like Gio he's nothing special and hasn't really improved that much with plenty of time.
    But does he also deserve it over the likes of Piastri, Ilott, De Vries, Schwartzman and other similar young drivers that can't get a seat? I don't think many people would say yes to this.

    • @alessiorossato5839
      @alessiorossato5839 2 года назад +3

      Saber ruined Gio's races with bad strategies

    • @kotsosmanolis879
      @kotsosmanolis879 2 года назад +12

      He is not that talented, Piastri really deserves it, he is an F2 rookie and has won the championship. Also Nyck is Formula E WDC, Shwartzman was leading F2 for half the year and Ilott did the absolute same (even same team) but has more experience with Alfa Romeo. Giovinazzi wasnt that bad. I think its not deserved, but I shouldnt talk because there is Mazespin in F1 and they didnt take Lord Mahaveer.
      And also: WHO CARES?

    • @dbabu51
      @dbabu51 2 года назад +1

      Gio is only really good at quali. His race pace is horrible

    • @hl8216
      @hl8216 2 года назад +2

      you know who lost to mazepin in f2 last year while mazepin's teammate was 10th he was driving the same car as Illot(2nd)?
      yup. you guessed it

    • @dbabu51
      @dbabu51 2 года назад +2

      @@hl8216 you know mazepin has a tractor this year and is actually not that bad? Yes

  • @glockh4rt602
    @glockh4rt602 2 года назад +15

    4 months later, he scores points on debut.

  • @mcgoo721
    @mcgoo721 2 года назад +10

    Ive enjoyed watching him drive so far. Very smooth.

    • @kitanomegumi1402
      @kitanomegumi1402 Год назад +3

      @Yoda he's doing pretty well considering this is his rookie season; plus the gap between him and Bottas is not too big, with Bottas being a very experienced driver and Zhou being new to F1

  • @imhere4gold
    @imhere4gold 2 года назад +15

    7 months later hes doing well.. at least better than most expectations. Im on the bandwagon for sure

    • @casperguo7177
      @casperguo7177 Год назад +5

      That AR car is just hot garbage at the moment. They seem to be going backwards rather than forward. Especially impressed how he is able to have a back-and-forth with Bottas in quali

    • @pirozcontractor6006
      @pirozcontractor6006 Год назад +1

      @@casperguo7177 Yh much like Haas it's underdeveloped but the main thing hindering the car is its shitty, Mechachrome-esque reliability. And it's probably fair to say that none of Zhou's DNF's so far have been his fault at all due to just that.

  • @mrbrisket1261
    @mrbrisket1261 2 года назад +33

    As someone from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, I wish Zhou all the best! I hope he gets into the swing of things and learns from driving alongside Bottas.

    • @itsdelex4902
      @itsdelex4902 2 года назад +5

      It’s crazy to think an f1 driver lived in my home city

  • @bboystretch7788
    @bboystretch7788 2 года назад +8

    Well Guan did bring home the bacon in Bahrain for what is his first F1 race.

  • @cuibin1636
    @cuibin1636 2 года назад +12

    He did, starting 15th on his debut in Bahrain and finishing 10th and scoring points !

  • @ropster75
    @ropster75 2 года назад +14

    Solid F1 driver 👍

  • @The_mystery-rf1tb
    @The_mystery-rf1tb 2 года назад +224

    Hey Josh, I know most of the racing movie reviews you do are fictional, but Id love to see what you think of Rush(2013)

    • @kinnexion
      @kinnexion 2 года назад +4

      @theLundLs yep, and it still holds up. Amazing film

    • @jxpd7898
      @jxpd7898 2 года назад

      That’s a really good movie to watch

    • @jrrussell8744
      @jrrussell8744 2 года назад +1

      LE MANS TOO

  • @FerrarisMasterplan
    @FerrarisMasterplan 2 года назад +14

    Top 10 in his debut!

    • @stevenjoseph6048
      @stevenjoseph6048 2 года назад +4

      Impressive outing from him. Looks like one of the best pay drivers we've seen in years.

    • @menaceusilent
      @menaceusilent 2 года назад

      @@stevenjoseph6048 It's like Perez

    • @martinthedrainedsedlak
      @martinthedrainedsedlak 2 года назад

      @@stevenjoseph6048 hopefully he will keep this up

  • @martinweaver9373
    @martinweaver9373 2 года назад +29

    A lot of people don't seem to understand that Alpine wasn't going to drop Piastri from their academy so he can drive for AR and AR wasn't going to take Piastri for a year and endure the growing pains of the rookie driver so Alpine could snag him back in 2023. I've been making that Zhou/Latifi comparison as well so I wouldn't say he doesn't belong. He had a decent FP1 session this year. As for Piastri, Alpine would be completely foolish if they don't give him a seat in 2023. The problem (a good problem) is that I think Piastri overshot his expected growth curb and caught Alpine off guard. I feel like they were aiming for Piastri to be in F2 for 2 years and didn't really expect him to win it as a rookie.

  • @cantrait7311
    @cantrait7311 2 года назад +10

    Got a point today, so happy for him he’s such a nice guy , breath of fresh air. Go Alfa Romeo!

  • @nickc7735
    @nickc7735 2 года назад +14

    9:50 if you give every half-decent driver a couple of years to prove themselves soon enough you need 100 cars on the F1 grid.

  • @asdfreii
    @asdfreii 2 года назад +88

    While there are flaws in Zhou’s ability, he’s stepping in to a team with a perfect team mate to help him grow and develop, unlike Latifi and the Haas boys

    • @sebastianballestas2055
      @sebastianballestas2055 2 года назад +2

      Facts

    • @rarabadbad5683
      @rarabadbad5683 2 года назад +2

      Thats what they said about vandoorne, Alonso destroyed him and his F1 career, used him as a shoe to make himself look good.

    • @gercobosch2870
      @gercobosch2870 2 года назад +1

      @@rarabadbad5683 Alonso is not the same as VB, Alonso is at least in my regard the better driver yes but he was quite egotistical around that time, that only dimmed down this season. While VB is a completely shattered man and not a lot of hope after his days at Mercedes. So VB will be a better teacher than Alonso was.

    • @sapphireblue3258
      @sapphireblue3258 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/JK3JRthsW44/видео.html

    • @imibuks-replit
      @imibuks-replit 2 года назад +1

      @@rarabadbad5683 yeah vandoorne was really good in junior formulas.

  • @bristolrugby08
    @bristolrugby08 2 года назад +99

    2023 will be interesting potentially you could have Hamilton, Alonso & Vettle all retiring/leaving that's at least 3 seats open. Plus I very much hope by 2025 we have two new team to have more seats available

    • @chrismdb5686
      @chrismdb5686 2 года назад +22

      Vettel and Hamilton are both young enough to keep racing for years.

    • @papafoundry5537
      @papafoundry5537 2 года назад +9

      I hope Hamilton leaves

    • @NovemberOrWhatever
      @NovemberOrWhatever 2 года назад +13

      @@chrismdb5686 Hamilton will be 38. Kimi announced his retirement at 41. Could go either way, but Hamilton only has MSC's record to beat, and I'm not sure how much more he could possibly accomplish in the sport.

    • @NshbrVrjsn
      @NshbrVrjsn 2 года назад +11

      @@NovemberOrWhatever i think hamilton said somewhere that he want to try the new 2022 car and after that he'll probably be off of f1.

    • @bristolrugby08
      @bristolrugby08 2 года назад

      @@chrismdb5686 Vettle though has talked alot about the environment and not being sure about racing due to its impact. Who know pure speculation from my part but just think it could be interesting

  • @JonManProductions
    @JonManProductions 2 года назад +12

    The boi got points in his first race in F1... that into itself alongside a Bottas and a actually good Alfa Romeo (and by extension Haas and their daddy Ferrari powertrains) means I think he's going to do pretty well for his rookie season.

  • @roddy6924
    @roddy6924 2 года назад +10

    As an Alfa fan, I think he did quite well in Bahrain.
    I'm impressed.

  • @Rendiermans
    @Rendiermans 2 года назад +14

    4:40 - i mean, the man managed to get 5 podiums in 4 rounds. That's fuckin impressive.

    • @martinwebb3017
      @martinwebb3017 2 года назад

      Martin Brundle managed to score two podiums in the same race - the 1991 430 km of Monza. (Not too sure you can do it a single seater though...)

  • @staticflix1460
    @staticflix1460 Год назад +9

    this video aged well innit

  • @AnimaDweller
    @AnimaDweller 2 года назад +51

    Zhou actually seems like a good driver and its debatable if he deserves a seat in F1 or not, also its awesome that China can have a driver.
    I think people arent even pissed because of Gio getting the boot, he had his shot and it wasn't like he beat Kimi fair and square.
    People are mad because Piastri is going to win F2 and he's not getting a shot.

    • @conor987
      @conor987 2 года назад +2

      The thing is f1 is about making money, Zhou does while the other doesnt

    • @joshuagabrielcatindig7607
      @joshuagabrielcatindig7607 2 года назад +1

      What's not awesome is that the red goons get bragging rights...no offense to Zhou here.

  • @AvenFallen
    @AvenFallen 2 года назад +43

    Sauber (or Alfa) have their own talent - Theo Pourchaire. And I bet that they will bring him into F1 for 2023, currently, it is too early for F1, Pourchaire can do another year in F2 without any problems. And if they have a seat to fill, why should they get Piastri? They would develop a driver for a different program. So they went for Zhou, who at least brings money. So basically, grabbing some money until Pourchaire can get the seat.
    When it comes to Piastri or Alpine in general - the Renault Sports Academy was always a dead end... It is probably the worst academy when it comes to chances in F1.

    • @rexsong4835
      @rexsong4835 2 года назад +3

      Yep. Renault is the only work team with no sister team. If you want to drive the Renault you need to take either the French driver's seat or Alonso's seat. Neither seems particularly possible.

    • @AvenFallen
      @AvenFallen 2 года назад +4

      @@rexsong4835 Exactly. And so far, Renault/Alpine only went for established drivers. Personally, I think Alpine should look at Williams to strike deal with them for Renault-Engines (Williams-Renault has some history, after all, and the Renault-Engine is not that bad) so that they have at least one spot for one of their drivers in F1 outside of Alpine.

    • @littleboy1273
      @littleboy1273 2 года назад +1

      @@AvenFallen well that’s not happening because Williams have close ties with Mercedes. They’d have a better chance with Haas as Ferrari already have Sauber and Haas might need a financial boost

    • @AvenFallen
      @AvenFallen 2 года назад

      @@littleboy1273 I would say this is even more unlikely, because the complete existence of Haas is based on their close ties with Ferrari. They get as much as possible from Ferrari and they even got a new facility next to them and some staff (likely because of the Budget Cap). Haas is the Team where I would say it is the least likely for them to change their Engine partner.

  • @chinesespeakwelsh
    @chinesespeakwelsh 2 года назад +5

    I'm just casually coming back after his first GP to read the comments again

  • @Smith10595
    @Smith10595 2 года назад

    Literally my favorite F1 videos on RUclips, keep up the great work!

  • @Dan-cc8wr
    @Dan-cc8wr 2 года назад +3

    Dude I love your videos! Thanks for all the hardwork researching and explaining these topics in detail to us plebs!

  • @Ronline26
    @Ronline26 2 года назад +32

    Kimi would say: "A Chinese racecar driver"

    • @kotsosmanolis879
      @kotsosmanolis879 2 года назад

      Nonononononono, He is saying too much, its actually
      A racerar driver
      Or
      no idea who he is

  • @armytwin2
    @armytwin2 2 года назад

    Love the videos, I appreciate the work to make them. I enjoy following F1 but there is no way I would find this information without your videos.Thanks!

  • @Arthurzeiro
    @Arthurzeiro 2 года назад +76

    To those thiking of mocking King Latifi and to those who say F1 Jesus Giovinazzi deserved to remain in Alfa: Lafiti has scored 7 points this season and Gio 1.

    • @DGARedRaven
      @DGARedRaven 2 года назад +27

      Fair point.
      And also, Latifi is up against George Russell and has shown himself to be competent when it counts.
      Whereas Gio had two years to beat a Kimi Raikkönen who, while I love that man, is no longer on top of his game - and threw away the only good quali results he had.

    • @nexhatkeshi7437
      @nexhatkeshi7437 2 года назад +3

      team radio of giovinazzi explains it all

    • @isaacmillen8789
      @isaacmillen8789 2 года назад

      I don't understand ppl who say that Gio is better than Zhou

    • @Swellow45
      @Swellow45 2 года назад +4

      @@isaacmillen8789 he is

    • @DGARedRaven
      @DGARedRaven 2 года назад

      @@isaacmillen8789 He is. Without a doubt.
      Experience goes a long way.

  • @ralffe3465
    @ralffe3465 2 года назад +72

    I always knew about Zhou in F2 since he joined but it was near the end of 2020 where I started to support him, while he isn't a Piastri or Russell, he's more of a Latifi than a Mazepin when seeing him as a pay driver. I'm staying with the same opinion as Latifi, I will not judge him until half of his first season is up, which was Latifi's whole season. Because while Zhou won't win championships, he might be a good reliable driver with a stable backing.

  • @Arsenic71
    @Arsenic71 Год назад +9

    He is one of my favourite drivers on the grid. Plagued by streaks of bad luck in an inferior car. But he's a great personality and I think his racecraft is well underrated. I hope Alfa keep him until 2026 (and that's me assuming Audi will bring in a major upgrade to make the car competitive) so he can show his talent.
    On the F2 front, I'd also like to see Jehan Daruvala move up to F1, but that's just a personal thing. I think Chinese and Indian drivrs would add more to F1 than bringing in more US drivers just for the sake of bringing in US drivers.

    • @ISEEYOU983
      @ISEEYOU983 5 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed. I would daresay that since a lack of mainstream motorsports in these countries, there could be potential for a huge fan base and heavy funding!

  • @shekcmh
    @shekcmh 2 года назад

    Thank you for the effort. It's always amazing

  • @user-df8kl6cw1v
    @user-df8kl6cw1v 2 года назад +2

    mate you really deserve way more subs for the quality of your videos man

  • @nieko3038
    @nieko3038 2 года назад +4

    Wish Zhou the best. He got a great welcome on socials (not)
    Funny to see Ho Pin Tung. Always enjoy his comments on Dutch tv.

  • @Fiasco3
    @Fiasco3 2 года назад +3

    So basically if you give this guy a decent car he's going to drive the doors off it. And from a PR stand-point he's gold because he'll attract a big loyal asian fan-base.
    Doesn't sound like much of a gamble there.

  • @sairohith9407
    @sairohith9407 2 года назад +1

    Was waiting for your video as soon as the announcement was official...Good work Josh

  • @qui3041
    @qui3041 2 года назад +2

    Your editing has improved massively over 6 months, keep it up.

  • @terencevangaalen4127
    @terencevangaalen4127 Год назад +5

    That last remark aged well. 🤣

  • @ripbozo2991
    @ripbozo2991 2 года назад +6

    Here we go… been waiting for this

  • @whyyoulidl
    @whyyoulidl 2 года назад

    Thx Josh and co. I love rants. More please. Good GZ review too.

  • @kertsisontare5266
    @kertsisontare5266 2 года назад

    We we're waiting for your vid about Zhou, thanks Josh!

  • @CalvinMaclure
    @CalvinMaclure 2 года назад +5

    Bout time! Been waiting for this to pop up on my feed. :P Now I can finally make an informed decision on Zhou... bah who am I kidding!? :D

  • @Pete2244.
    @Pete2244. Год назад +6

    Just got renewed for 2023

  • @GarageRCR
    @GarageRCR 2 года назад

    Review spot on! Thank you!!

  • @ProfessionalPTGuy
    @ProfessionalPTGuy 2 года назад

    without a doubt, funniest F1 (+2&3) youtuber out there! love your work!

  • @rewp234
    @rewp234 2 года назад +33

    At the end of the day Alfa Romeo needed the cash and Zhou can bring both that and some decent enough racecraft. Even considering he is worse than Piastri that was never an option cuz Piastri can't pay the bills.

    • @metrofilmer8894
      @metrofilmer8894 2 года назад +8

      True. Plus Alpine has shown that they really don’t want to loose Oscar so there’s a good chance that after space opens up, piastri will get the seat. He’ll definitely get at least one FP run under the new rules with alpine in 2022

    • @Xiphactinus
      @Xiphactinus 2 года назад +2

      Piastri and Ilott would be a good lineup at Haas presuming Schumacher makes the jump up to somewhere else.

    • @nikolababadzhanov3554
      @nikolababadzhanov3554 2 года назад

      @@Xiphactinus I don't see Mickster going to another team but Ferrari. But the way Carlos has been driving, I don't see it happening anytime soon. Charles is glued to this seat to 2024 but to me, Carlos has been the secret weapon for Ferrari this past season. So 2020 Mickster stays in Haas. It really depends how 2022 will turn out. Alfa seats are booked with Bottas and probably Theo coming in 2023/4. The possibility of Hamilton and Alonso leaving after 2022 is not to be dismissed so it will be a domino effect. Just remember what happened just when Danny Ric left RB and how many switcheroos happened.

  • @thiagopalomares5128
    @thiagopalomares5128 2 года назад +20

    I think Zhou was the third driver with the most potencial in the f2 this year only behind piastri and pouchaire, I think both piastri and Zhou should've gotten seats in f1

  • @ImPacosTacos
    @ImPacosTacos 2 года назад +1

    Your video makes it sound like dude earned his chance, and I agree. Hope nothing but the best for the young man, who knows maybe he is the next superstar.... Wish thats how we always thought about new drivers. Good luck too all the young ones.

  • @MultiRammstein1990
    @MultiRammstein1990 2 года назад

    Keep up the awesome videos

  • @oscarshen6855
    @oscarshen6855 2 года назад +29

    2020 really hurts him, his was fast from get go but his car is as unreliably as Ricciado's Red Bull in 2018. He should at least get a top 3 finish if not for these mechanical issue. Sadly most people don't watch F2 and say he is worse than Mazapin.

    • @jansonb482
      @jansonb482 2 года назад +6

      Yeah I feel like he gave up after getting like 5 dnfs in 10 races

    • @gff6929
      @gff6929 2 года назад +11

      Yeah i know right this people just love to hate pay driver,and only want to see results but dont watch the season

  • @seaweed6492
    @seaweed6492 2 года назад +10

    That max steering input joke cracked me up
    Anyway、Thank you for always putting well researched and fun video josh

  • @tman695695
    @tman695695 2 года назад

    thanks for summing this dude up mate

  • @user-fq8ql8mf9v
    @user-fq8ql8mf9v 2 года назад

    Legendary content like always

  • @teh_watcher
    @teh_watcher 2 года назад +5

    This guy just scored in his F1 debut.

  • @Zelda_91
    @Zelda_91 2 года назад +27

    Fun Fact : Zhou karting team was called Strawberry Racing from Sheffield and he most likely lived not far from the old Manor F1 team factory,how where based in Dinnington (which is just outside of Sheffield) in the 2010's

  • @AshendrenNaidoo
    @AshendrenNaidoo 2 года назад

    Excellent work 👌

  • @chinenyennake4782
    @chinenyennake4782 2 года назад

    I had to go check your previous videos to be sure I didn't miss this one

  • @CrunchyMotorsport
    @CrunchyMotorsport 2 года назад +43

    It will be interesting to see Mazepin, Zhou and Latifi at the back of the grid (maybe) to see who is the best out of the pay drivers

    • @un6250
      @un6250 2 года назад +13

      Mazepin was in front of Zhou in 2020, in case you didn’t know

    • @mohammeded-dahbi7603
      @mohammeded-dahbi7603 2 года назад

      Really depends on the car

    • @drmaulana2600
      @drmaulana2600 2 года назад

      @@mohammeded-dahbi7603 Alfa, Haas and Williams is pretty much equal

    • @DamianMarx
      @DamianMarx 2 года назад +25

      @@drmaulana2600 Dude... what the fuck are you smoking?

    • @PyroBun_2844
      @PyroBun_2844 2 года назад +4

      @@drmaulana2600 did-did you say Haas are on the same level as Williams and Alfa Romeo?

  • @ForzaPolska06
    @ForzaPolska06 2 года назад +9

    10:27
    Well, he will
    For now he is an official Alpine test driver and will get a seat in 2023 when Alonso retires

    • @Pal_D1R35T4
      @Pal_D1R35T4 2 года назад +2

      IF alonso wants to retire

    • @cambyses1529
      @cambyses1529 2 года назад

      @@Pal_D1R35T4 Yeah, if Alpine have a decent car next year then Alonso isnt going anywhere.

    • @dangerdean9066
      @dangerdean9066 2 года назад

      @@Pal_D1R35T4 And if EL PLAN is back in effect

  • @francoisbertrand7612
    @francoisbertrand7612 2 года назад

    That steering input reference had me in stitches! Well played. 🤣

  • @minibus9
    @minibus9 2 года назад

    great video

  • @MetalHeadReacts
    @MetalHeadReacts 2 года назад +22

    I'm glad to see Guanyu get a seat in F1, I've been hoping he'd get a chance for quite some time, but I do agree there are other drivers who may be more deserving.

    • @MaCcAM40a3
      @MaCcAM40a3 2 года назад +2

      “May be more deserving” uhhh there’s no mat about it, are more deserving. Zhou doesn’t deserve the seat in the slightest

    • @user-jc1cl9tx7d
      @user-jc1cl9tx7d 2 года назад

      @@MaCcAM40a3 how about latifi?

    • @MetalHeadReacts
      @MetalHeadReacts 2 года назад

      He deserves it more than Mazepin... And he is a good driver... sure others should have gotten seats before now, but we also don't know what has gone on behind the scenes with those other drivers. We have seen many of them in practice sessions, yet Zhou was chosen instead... there must be a reason behind it.
      In my opinion Stroll doesn't deserve his seat, he's literally lucked into everything... but because daddy bought him an F1 team he gets to drive.

    • @MaCcAM40a3
      @MaCcAM40a3 2 года назад

      @@user-jc1cl9tx7d Latifi has beaten Zhou more times than not lol

    • @MaCcAM40a3
      @MaCcAM40a3 2 года назад

      @@MetalHeadReacts yeah he brings 30mill euro to the table and the possibility of farm more from Chinese backers. It’s purely financial, also deserves it more than Mazepin, funny in their last season together Mazepin outperformed Zhou.
      Stroll is hard, I think he’s proven himself a more capable driver than most thought, this years Aston Martin car is also definitely far worse than the previous years Racing point cars.

  • @alexanderwoods3951
    @alexanderwoods3951 2 года назад +7

    Who else is watching this after the 2022 British GP

  • @abdullahbengali7394
    @abdullahbengali7394 2 года назад

    Was waiting for this.

  • @msing400
    @msing400 2 года назад

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Well done!

  • @hishamhilal8332
    @hishamhilal8332 2 года назад +10

    He's a actually a very talented driver. I'm just sad for Antonio

  • @gff6929
    @gff6929 2 года назад +4

    I think he deserve a chance in f1,he is talented,and i dont think you can compare zhou to latifi like that,he got better results then latifi

  • @garylatter8356
    @garylatter8356 2 года назад

    To the point always, love it.

  • @fadjarharie
    @fadjarharie 2 года назад

    Ah finally, i always curious about this driver. Thanks Josh.

  • @ic3man
    @ic3man 2 года назад +6

    I just realized that Josh changed the title of the video to represent the I guess Asian way of saying someone’s name. (Last name then first name)

  • @sept53
    @sept53 2 года назад +3

    Heyyyy he got a point in his debut race

  • @jeffcanyafixiy
    @jeffcanyafixiy 2 года назад

    Top notch Josh 👍🇺🇸👍🏁

  • @whoyoulookingatabs1028
    @whoyoulookingatabs1028 2 года назад

    I was about to type “”Video Tomorrow”, My ass” on your instagram. Decided to double check on your Channel. Was glad I did. Great Vid, keep it up :)

  • @anuarestrada
    @anuarestrada 2 года назад +9

    Reaching Formula 1 has never been based on merit alone (save a few exceptions). As much as we like to romanticize the idea of underdogs with no financial backing to reach the pinnacle of motor racing, we have to admit that a big part of being a formula 1 driver is also having the ingenuity to get sponsors and investors. It's always been an elitist sport and always will be, people shouldn't be surprised that another pay driver joined the grid.
    Of all the kinds of pay drivers, Zhou seems to be at least a competent driver. Let's wait and see how he fares in 2022 against Bottas.

  • @anthony-joewaked5139
    @anthony-joewaked5139 2 года назад +3

    I was wondering if you were going to make a video about that Lap 48 incident between cars 33 and 44. Thanks for answering this in less than 5 seconds (and a nice video as always, thank you)

  • @karthikgokul7917
    @karthikgokul7917 2 года назад

    Was waiting for this

  • @TheRacingChannel97
    @TheRacingChannel97 2 года назад

    Let's go Josh..🔥🔥🔥

  • @simbarocksone
    @simbarocksone 2 года назад +59

    We all know why he got the seat but I hope he doesn’t turn into a second coming of Mazepin. Zhou is a good driver, he’s proved it in Formula 2 and I hope he proves that next year.

    • @xtheamazingax
      @xtheamazingax 2 года назад +13

      At least you've got sense, mate. Respect. And yeah, he is a good driver. I don't think he's gonna beat Bottas in his first full season but he's not gonna be a disaster.

    • @Stellar-Cowboy
      @Stellar-Cowboy 2 года назад +1

      Why did he get the seat?

    • @pirozcontractor6006
      @pirozcontractor6006 2 года назад +16

      Probably not a second Mazepin, but a second Sirotkin.

    • @simbarocksone
      @simbarocksone 2 года назад +4

      @@Stellar-Cowboy he got the seat because his Chinese sponsors offered Alfa Romeo a lot of money to secure the seat.

    • @areebsiddiqui758
      @areebsiddiqui758 2 года назад +12

      Mazepin beat Zhou in F2 and F3 in case you didn't know.

  • @DarthJF
    @DarthJF 2 года назад +4

    I've been liking Zhou in F2 this year and think he absolutely deserves a shot in F1. I'm sure Piastri is going to get his chance as well since he's the best thing Alpine has for the future.
    Btw, those Ferrari academy era pics of Zhou driving with both Mercedes star and Ferrari logo on the car feel surreal. Junior categories are a world of weird combinations.

  • @LittleLightIsaOnce
    @LittleLightIsaOnce 2 года назад +2

    I really respect his drip. Like mans got some style. 🔥
    And Im honestly curious how he will do. Im wishing him the best of luck.

  • @ionutalex5529
    @ionutalex5529 2 года назад

    FK yeah new video from Josh!

  • @thesmokinduck2344
    @thesmokinduck2344 2 года назад +12

    Awesome stuff as always Josh!
    Maybe a silly question but, I know that drivers always need to accrue a certain amount of points to gain their super license, but do they need to do anything to keep it? Like people at the back of the grid wouldn't be earning points, due to the cars being wank etc. But if they're crashing or spinning out, or even getting in the way of the front runners in races/quali, what ensures that they keep their license?

    • @Saphfire05
      @Saphfire05 2 года назад +12

      In order to keep their superlicense, they need to keep racing. This came up in 2020 when drivers were getting covid and weren't able to race. Hulkenburg was chosen over some others because he had raced recently. Esteban Gutierrez was the first pick, but since he had just been a reserve/development driver for the past 3 years. He lost his superlicense and wasn't eligible

    • @thesmokinduck2344
      @thesmokinduck2344 2 года назад +1

      @@Saphfire05 thank you very much!

    • @TsunamiMT
      @TsunamiMT 2 года назад +1

      short answer: No

    • @thesmokinduck2344
      @thesmokinduck2344 2 года назад

      @@TsunamiMT Cheers mate!

  • @ShabbyWabby
    @ShabbyWabby 2 года назад +3

    As a Yorkshireman, hearing Josh saying Yorkshire at 1:54 did things to me I can't describe properly

  • @ashclub1
    @ashclub1 2 года назад

    Someone had to say it. Well done mate!. Civil war bit was the only laugh of this piece.

  • @ChristinaMaterna
    @ChristinaMaterna 2 года назад

    There's no one else on F1 RUclips that quips as well as Josh!!!