Zhou zooms closer to dream Formula 1 drive at Renault

China's Zhou Guanyu has moved a step closer toward realizing his dream of becoming the country's first-ever Formula One driver.

On Wednesday, Renault announced Zhou as its test driver for the coming 2020 F1 season. His promotion followed Jack Aitken's departure from the French team to take up a similar role with Williams.

"I'm looking forward to becoming the team's test driver. It's another step up from being a development driver in 2019 where I did a lot of simulator work and some RS17 tests," Zhou said on Wednesday at Renault's official season launch at its flagship showroom on the Champs-Elysees in Paris.