The 2024 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai featured Zhou Guanyu, the first Chinese Formula One driver in history, who received overwhelming support from the home crowd, including a touching moment with basketball star Yao Ming. Zhou Guanyu, emotional and grateful, described the experience as a childhood dream come true.
The 2024 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix has wrapped up in east China's Shanghai. This year's event generated extra buzz because of Zhou Guanyu, the first Chinese Formula One driver in history. An estimated 200,000 people attended the event. #ChinaEconWatch https://t.co/bFzv7FkqWu
First ever home grand prix β π @ZhouGuanyu24 #ChineseGP https://t.co/33462BHdOR
"It's been so emotional, I'm so honoured to be here" π₯Ί Zhou Guanyu reflects on his first ever home race ππ https://t.co/qyzDDkSTOH
How much it means π A touching moment for Zhou Guanyu at his home Grand Prix π¨π³ https://t.co/lFvUniMqDD
Zhou Guanyu in tears in front of the main grandstand π₯Ή A childhood dream come true β€οΈ https://t.co/hF3Z0xK2yU
A difficult race for us but we're so grateful for all your incredible support this weekend. Racing in China has been so special π¨π³ #ChineseGP https://t.co/1ErBruZUeA
"It's a dream to be here since I was a kid" π₯Ί A wonderful moment on the grid as Zhou Guanyu is embraced by his home fans ππ’ https://t.co/O5Q5HCgFQO
Weβre not crying, youβre crying! π @ZhouGuanyu24 gets overwhelmed by the support from the home crowd β€οΈ #F1 #ChineseGP https://t.co/UB1wGTwcyL
A dream come true for @ZhouGuanyu24 π€© #F1 #ChineseGP (sound on π) https://t.co/fvUoZngu8G
A big moment! @ZhouGuanyu24 π€ Yao Ming #F1 #ChineseGP https://t.co/Eus8M1blRG
In the crowd. Yao Ming at the Chinese GP chatting with Chinese racer Zhou Guanyu. https://t.co/cOFqsGcRfP
Your support means everything ππ¨π³ #ChineseGP https://t.co/vMXkm4DSzt