It seems that this can no longer be considered a unique occurrence: Alfa Romeo is at it again on the Cassino-Pomigliano route, the ideal link between the brand's Italian plants. Once again, the new single-seater driven by China’s Zhou Guanyu has been picked up in a very different habitat from the usual, draining tarmac of circuits all over the world.

Regardless of the reasons for taking part in this initiative, the Chinese driver picks up no points, but will be back challenging his fierce opponents in the next Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan, to show off his ability. Even so, it’s definitely a singular, daring, typically Alfa Romeo way to amaze its tribe of enthusiasts.