What does it really take to reach the pinnacle of motorsport? China's first Formula One driver Zhou Guanyu spoke with CGTN's Zhang Siran about the relentless effort, discipline and sacrifice required behind the scenes to succeed.

Speaking at the 2026 Checkered Flag Carnival in Shanghai, he also shared what keeps him motivated, and offered encouragement to the next generation dreaming of one day reaching the F1 grid. (CGTN reporters Zhang Siran, Tu Ting)