Sauber have been present process a raft of modifications each internally and externally forward of the total Audi takeover in 2026 – amongst others, former Ferrari Crew Principal Mattia Binotto joined the group.
With the first concentrate on the brand new rules beneath Audi, they’ve struggled to convey efficient growth this season, which Zhou stated has led to him “lacking this correct racing, wheel-to-wheel feeling for some time.”
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Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg and Method 2’s Gabriel Bortoleto will exchange Zhou and Bottas for 2025, which means that the present Sauber pair at the moment is not going to be on the grid subsequent season.
The Chinese language racer addressed his potential profession strikes, explaining: “No one remembers your first race. Everyone remembers your final race so I wished to get pleasure from as a lot as I might the remaining races for the group, and put myself in one of the simplest ways potential leaving the grid for subsequent 12 months and ready for a comeback.
“I’ll take each alternative to return again for a seat. I’m certain when the prospect is right here I’ll do a significantly better job. Let’s see what the longer term brings, however attempt to benefit from the second and present the paddock what I can do.”