First asian f1 driver

 · F2 star Zhou Guanyu is set to become the first Chinese race car driver to ever compete in Formula One, the highest class of international auto .  · Prince Birabongse Bhanudej Bhanubandh better known as Prince Bira of Siam (now Thailand) or by his nom de course B. Bira, was the first and remains the only Thai to drive in Formula One. He raced in Formula One and Grand Prix races for Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins.

Rio Haryanto, born 22 January is an Indonesian racing driver who raced for Manor in Formula One for the first 12 races of the Formula One season. As of , he is the first and only Indonesian F1 driver. Haryanto has been linked to the Virgin Racing/Marussia F1/Manor Racing team since his first GP3 season with Manor in , as he. The most recent drivers to make their Formula One debut are Nikita Mazepin, Mick Schumacher and Yuki Tsunoda, who debuted at the Bahrain Grand Prix. [18] This list includes all drivers who have entered a World Championship race, including participants of the Indianapolis between 19when it was part of the World Championship. Alfa Romeo has finally confirmed that Guanyu Zhou will become China’s first Formula 1 driver when he partners Valtteri Bottas next season. FIA F2 frontrunner Zhou has been favourite to land the job.

Team principal Frederic Vasseur calls move massive boost for the team and sport. Zhou takes the place of Ferrari-backed Italian driver. East Asian stars of the future · Alexander Albon?– currently 4th in F2, 10th in F2, 2nd in GP3, 5th in F3 Masters, 7th in. Satoru Nakajima from Japan, Is the pioneer of Asian racing. In the era of Japan's bubble economy, Satoru Nakajima started his professional racing career. Going.