Guanyu Zhou becomes first Chinese driver in F1 after joining new-look Alfa Romeo

Antonio Giovinazzi, pictured, is being replaced by Guanyu Zhou next season. Picture: Eduardo Verdugo/AP

Guanyu Zhou will become the first Chinese driver in Formula One after it was announced he will race for Alfa Romeo next season.

Zhou, 22, replaces Antonio Giovinazzi and joins Valtteri Bottas in a new-look line-up at the Italian team in 2022.