Zhou, 22, signs for 2022 alongside Valtteri Bottas at Alfa Romeo Mercedes call for new investigation into Brazilian GP flashpoint Zhou Guanyu will become Formula Ones first Chinese driver after he was signed by Alfa Romeo for the 2022 season. The 22-year-old will replace the Italian Antonio Giovinazzi at the team and will partner Valtteri Bottas, who is to leave Mercedes as Lewis Hamiltons teammate at the end of this seas