Zhou Guanyu
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Covers
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Records
Zhou Guanyu has achieved what no other Chinese driver has: a seat in Formula One. His debut at the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, where he scored a point, was a historic moment for Chinese motorsport. He went on to become the first Chinese driver to race at the Chinese Grand Prix in 2024, an emotional homecoming that resonated across the nation. Zhou's resilience was proven at the 2022 British Grand Prix, where he survived a terrifying crash that could have been fatal, thanks to the halo device. His journey from karting in Shanghai to the pinnacle of motorsport is a testament to his talent and determination, and he remains a role model for aspiring drivers in China and beyond.
Honours & Distinctions
First Chinese F1 Driver
Made history as the first and only Chinese driver to compete in Formula One.
First Chinese F1 Points Scorer
Scored his first F1 point at the Bahrain Grand Prix on debut.
First Chinese Driver at Chinese GP
Became the first Chinese driver to race at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
Cadillac Brand Ambassador for China
Named brand ambassador for Cadillac in the Chinese market.
Tommy Hilfiger Global Ambassador
Appointed as a global ambassador for the fashion brand.
Magazine Covers
Formula 1 Official
March 2026
Exploring Fashion Star Zhou Guanyu's Style Journey
WWD
2026
Tommy Hilfiger China and Formula 1's Zhou Guanyu
Records & Feats
First Chinese driver to compete in Formula One
Zhou Guanyu made his F1 debut in 2022, becoming the first and only Chinese driver to race in the series.
First Chinese driver to score points in F1
Scored a point on debut at the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix.
First Chinese driver to race at the Chinese Grand Prix
Competed at the Shanghai circuit in 2024, the first Chinese driver to do so.