F1 driver Zhou Guanyu's Chinese Grand Prix preview; Aston Martin's move with Fernando Alonso; listener feedback featuring an F1 driver's mum's mix-up; humorous banter with a listener; insights on Park Fermé regulations and balancing F1 passion with social commitments.

Chinese F1 driver Zhou Guanyu talks about racing in Shanghai, his impact on motorsport culture in China, his crash at Silverstone, uncertainty about his future in F1, and much more. He reflects on his journey, mental health, filming a documentary, and the need for consistency in performance. Zhou also discusses cyber security, past successes, future challenges, and various Formula One conversations.

Zhou Guanyu discusses idolizing Alonso, being the first Chinese F1 driver, and excitement for Chinese Grand Prix. He reflects on Alonso's impact, childhood admiration, and racing alongside him. The emotional moment of realizing his dream and anticipation for racing in front of home fans at the Grand Prix.

Sauber/Stake F1 Team unveils its striking black and fluro green C44; technical director James Key, drivers Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas, and team representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi share insights. Former F1 technical director Gary Anderson offers a technical assessment of the new car. Williams reveals a brand-new livery, speculation arises around driver Alex Albon's contractual situation. The hosts discuss car design improvements, challenges faced by teams in motorsport, and the impact of new suspension designs on performance gains.

Zhou Guanyu’s route to F1 was epic. As a child he watched the Chinese Grand Prix from the grandstands and dreamed of joining his racing heroes. But with no footsteps to follow in, he had to plot his own path. Before he was even a teenager he moved from his home city of Shanghai to the other side of the world to test his talent behind the wheel. Fighting homesickness and intimidation from his racing rivals, he proved himself. Zhou tells Tom Clarkson about the sacrifices, key decisions, victories and personal loss he experienced along the way. Now he’s racing his childhood heroes as the first Chinese driver to compete in Formula 1.  Zhou has already made history for his country and, as he says himself, he’s only just getting started. This episode is sponsored by:  Shopify: sign up for a FREE fourteen-day trial at shopify.co.uk/grid Athletic Greens: get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/f1btg Calm: visit calm.com/grid for 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library