Xinhua News Agency, Suzuka, Japan, October 7 (Reporter Wang Zijiang) The World Formula 1 Championship (F1) Japan Grand Prix held two practice races in the rain on the 7th. The Chinese driver of Alfa Romeo team, Zhou Guanyu , drove to experience the Suzuka track for the first time and won the 10th place in the second training race in the afternoon.
On October 7, Alfa Romeo team driver Zhou Guanyu was before the first round of practice. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
Just after 12 noon, the rain was heavy, and the drivers drove into the track one after another, and the rain fog came from behind the car. At the end of the first practice game, Zhou Guanyu ranked 11th with 1 minute 44 seconds 429, and Alpine's Alonso ranked first, with a time of 1 minute 42 seconds 248.
In the second practice game three hours later, due to the rain gradually stop during the race, the drivers replaced rain tire with neutral tires. Mercedes driver Russell ran the fastest time of the day with 1 minute 41 seconds 935, and his teammate Hamilton ranked second. Zhou Guanyu ranked tenth with 1 minute 44 seconds 525.
On October 7, Alfa Romeo team driver Zhou Guanyu was in the second round of practice. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
Zhou Guanyu said after the game that due to the weather, the team gave up using the improved front wing, and he expressed satisfaction with his performance.
He said: "Today is my first time driving on this track, and it feels quite challenging. Due to the lot of water accumulation on the track, we prepared for the possible slippage of racing before the race. Overall, I think the racing performance and competitiveness are good. I look forward to installing the latest developed front wing tomorrow, and we can maintain the advantages of rainy days (accumulated) until tomorrow." The weather forecast for
shows that the Suzuka track will turn cloudy to sunny on the 8th. Speaking of the qualifying race on the 8th, Zhou Guanyu said: "Everything looks normal. The Suzuka track is very fast. Although it is full of challenges, I like to challenge the speed."
Red Bull Racing Team driver Verstappen ranked sixth in the first practice race and third in the second game. As long as he wins the championship in the 9th game and wins the fastest lap, he can defend his annual championship in advance.
Zhou Guanyu's teammate Botas ranked ninth and eighth in two practice matches. Haas driver Mik Schumacher hit the guardrail before the first practice game was over, and the right front wing of the car was broken and forced to withdraw from the second practice game.
Source: Xinhua News Agency
