The story begins with a clip of Zhou Guanyu's narrow escape from death at the British Silverstone Circuit in 2022. The thrilling scene whetted the appetite of the audience. As China's first Chinese-language professional racing driver documentary film, "Chinese Driver Zhou Guanyu" premiered at the Shanghai Poly Grand Theater yesterday afternoon. The film will be released nationwide on April 19, the opening day of the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix. On this day, China's first official F1 driver Zhou Guanyu will compete in his hometown of Shanghai for the first time and challenge the difficult "on the track" for the first time.
"Three weeks ago, I saw the finished documentary for the first time in Melbourne. Watching it on a computer is indeed very different from watching it in a theater. Not only is the sound effect better in the theater, but I also watch it with thousands of car fans. "The film is very atmospheric." F1 "third grader" Zhou Guanyu, who attended the premiere, told reporters that he and his mother Jiang Xiaoying had the idea of filming a documentary about a year or two ago, hoping to truly show themselves through the lens, "I Just do your job, there is no need to use extra time for more interpretations. The documentary film shows a real racing driver. He is also an ordinary person. He has his own personality and emotions, and also has his own difficulties and needs. Overcoming hurdles. "
The five-car collision at Silverstone in 2022 was a difficult hurdle for Zhou Guanyu. The No. 24 car he was driving at that time rolled upside down and rushed out of the gravel area. , stuck between the grandstand protective net and the tire wall. "In those 10 seconds of life and death, some past events flashed through my mind." Zhou Guanyu, who was always rational and calm, immediately crossed his hands to protect his shoulders and made the most correct self-protection action. "If you hold the steering wheel tightly with both hands, it is likely to cause The fracture may cause him to miss many games in the future. "Even in the moment of life and death, he does not want to miss any stage of F1. However, Zhou Guanyu's inner tension could not escape his mother's keen eyes. More than an hour after the accident, Zhou Guanyu still clenched his fists until Jiang Xiaoying gently released her son's fists and told him "everything is fine."
On the surface, Zhou Guanyu seems to be a gentle, humble and tolerant boy. He seems inconsistent with the aggressive aura of motorsports. But it is precisely with these character qualities that he gradually entered the world of F1 and became one of the only 20 F1 drivers in the world. "If I had a straight-talking personality, I might not be able to reach the top of the F1 pyramid. This is a very cruel reality." Zhou Guanyu said frankly that Chinese drivers who do not have the "endorsement" of local car dealers and engine manufacturers must Only through hard work can one enter this "European game". "I will be unhappy, and I want to speak out," said 24-year-old Zhou Guanyu, "but more often I need to be patient and sharpen my heart."
"Just like the documentaries of Jordan and Kobe have inspired Like me, the hard work they put in will finally be seen at some point." Zhou Guanyu hopes that the documentary film will allow more people to see the real him, and he also hopes to show his hard work through the competition. He is excited about the upcoming competition in his hometown. The competition is full of expectations. "The return of the Chinese Grand Prix means that this year I can finally be seen by people in my motherland and hometown. After the 20th anniversary of the Chinese Grand Prix, everyone can finally see that Chinese F1 drivers can also speed on the track. ."
Author: Wu Shu
Text: Reporter/Wu Shu Picture: Organizer, Visual China Editor: Gu Miao Editor: Shen Lei
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