Here’s how the Alpine Academy did in 2021

With hundreds of drivers competing in feeder series all over the world, your chances of getting to Formula 1 are slim. If you manage to join the academy of a Formula 1 team though, they increase tenfold. That is, if you perform. In this series we take a look at how the members of F1 academies have performed in 2021. Today: the Alpine Academy. By … Continue reading Here’s how the Alpine Academy did in 2021

Drugovich looking for revenge in 2022: ‘I will be in F2’

The Formula 2 season concludes with an exciting race in which Oscar Piastri converted his pole to get his fourth consecutive Feature Race win. His rival and fellow Alpine Academy driver Guanyu Zhou finished second. Zhou’s UNI-Virtuosi teammate Felipe Drugovich was on the final step of the podium thanks to a strong performance on the alternate strategy.  By Tyler Foster Piastri and Zhou were front-runners … Continue reading Drugovich looking for revenge in 2022: ‘I will be in F2’

Zhou speaks about his contact with Alfa Romeo for F1: ‘It’s very limited’

With the final weekend of the Formula 2 season underway, Guanyu Zhou will be looking to end his feeder series career on a high note. The Chinese driver will be graduating to Formula 1 next year with Alfa Romeo, partnering current Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas. By Tyler Foster “I think from my side I do like to enjoy my last weekend here in Formula 2. … Continue reading Zhou speaks about his contact with Alfa Romeo for F1: ‘It’s very limited’

The three F2 title candidates on their season: ‘This has been my best year in racing’

This year’s Formula 2 season has lasted as longer than ever; starting in late March (Bahrain), it finishes this weekend in Abu Dhabi only a stone’s throw away from where the first round was held. Over the seven rounds so far, we have had ten different winners and four pole-sitters. By Tyler Foster With three races remaining, Prema have already sealed the Teams’ Championship and … Continue reading The three F2 title candidates on their season: ‘This has been my best year in racing’

Exclusive: ‘Quite Happy’ Zhou Not In A Hurry To Leave Alpine

Formula 1 is on Guanyu Zhou’s horizon, but that doesn’t mean his time in the Alpine Academy comes to a halt. The Chinese Formula 2 driver talked to F1 Feeder Series about what it means to him to be part of the academy and touches on his future with the French Formula 1 team. By Matt Jeffray Motorsport’s talent scouting is forever changing. Not too … Continue reading Exclusive: ‘Quite Happy’ Zhou Not In A Hurry To Leave Alpine

Why Piastri Did Not Luck Into The F2 Lead: ‘Been Quick From Round One’

Prema Racing’s Oscar Piastri has certainly impressed in the first half of his debut season in Formula 2. At the halfway stage of the eight round season, the 20-year-old leads the championship by five points over his rival and fellow Alpine Academy driver Guanyu Zhou. By Tyler Foster After winning the FIA Formula 3 Championship last season at the first time of asking, the driver … Continue reading Why Piastri Did Not Luck Into The F2 Lead: ‘Been Quick From Round One’

Exclusive: Guanyu Zhou ‘Pushing Very Hard’ To Be On The 2022 F1 Grid

The rise to the top of motorsport is something that can’t be quantified. Every driver has many hurdles, tasks, and challenges they must endure to achieve their lifelong dreams of reaching Formula 1. For some it comes easier than others, but in Guanyu Zhou’s case, the journey to the very peak has been a challenge that’s unique all on its own. The young Chinese prodigy … Continue reading Exclusive: Guanyu Zhou ‘Pushing Very Hard’ To Be On The 2022 F1 Grid

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Piastri Topples Zhou In Formula 2 Championship Fight

We have a new championship leader in Formula 2: Oscar Piastri took over the reigns from Guanyu Zhou in a solid weekend at Silverstone. But while it was a good showing from the Aussie, he wasn’t completely satisfied. By Floris Visman Before Silverstone came around, Oscar Piastri already had his maiden win, back at Bahrain. He also set a fastest lap with his Prema in … Continue reading Piastri Topples Zhou In Formula 2 Championship Fight

F2’s Jack Aitken and Guanyu Zhou get Renault F1 roles

Formula 2 drivers Jack Aitken and Guanyu Zhou will join the Renault F1 team as test and development driver respectively, as Renault complete their driver line-up. Zhou Guanyu Zhou, who will participate in his inaugural Formula 2 season with UNI Virtuosi Racing, will take on the role of development driver at Renault F1. The Chinese driver was a Ferrari Junior until this year. The 19-year … Continue reading F2’s Jack Aitken and Guanyu Zhou get Renault F1 roles