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Zhou Guanyu is confident Formula 1 's popularity is rising in China despite the country's continued absence from the calendar. The series was due to return to the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend for the first time since 2019, only for China's Covid regulations to force a cancellation announcement in November last year. China has since relaxed its rules regarding visitors to the country, though the move came too late for F1 to act and reinstate the race to the schedule. The continued absence means Alfa Romeo driver Zhou will again miss out on enjoying the adulation of home support, with hopes for his wait to end in 2024 should China find a place in the bustling schedule. Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the race's intended slot, Zhou conceded: "I'm disappointed but I kind of saw this coming because of the restrictions, we didn't open the border early enough. "So when we had the race scheduled for April, I knew everything was to...

The pack up operation at the Imola circuit has commenced follow ing the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Formula 1 personnel have been allowed access to the circuit after being told to stay away on 17th May, however this was only for essential activities only. This includes dismantling the motorhomes and equipment that had been setup in the days prior to the weekend, including for both the Formula 1 and support race paddocks. Drone shots taken on the Wednesday hours after F1 announced the cancellation of the race show the extent of the floods that hit the track, largely affecting the TV compound and support paddock area. You must accept cookies to view this content You have not currently accepted all necessary cookies. You can change your cookie preferences here . Do you keep seeing this message? Disable any installed browser extensions or try another web browser. Or click here to load the embed ma...