Shimo "Simon" Zhang (; born 23 February 2008) is a Chinese racing driver who currently competes in the 2025 F4 Chinese Championship driving for Yinqiao ACM Geeke Racing. He raced under a Japanese licence in karting and used a Hong Kong and later an Italian licence in Formula 4.
Career.
Formula 4 CEZ Championship.
2023.
Zhang made his open-wheel racing debut in final round of the 2023 Formula 4 CEZ Championship at Balaton Park driving for Jenzer Motorsport. He would score a best result of fifth twice in race one and race three.
2024.
Zhang returned to the championship for the opening two rounds of the 2024 season at Balaton Park and the Red Bull Ring. In the opening race of the season, he finished on the podium in third and got the fastest lap of the race. Zhang was awarded points for second place as winner Ethan Ischer was a guest driver ineligible of scoring points. Following round one, Zhang switched teams from Jenzer Motorsport to BVM Racing. In his remaining races, Zhang finished in the points in all three races for BVM.
Italian F4 Championship.
2023.
After his car racing debut in the F4 CEZ Championship, Zhang competed in the final round of the 2023 Italian F4 Championship for Jenzer Motorsport. He had an unsuccessful stint, with a best result of only 18th.
2024.
For 2024, Zhang re-signed with Jenzer Motorsport for the full season. Following round three at Vallelunga, Zhang left the championship.
Formula 4 South East Asia Championship.
2023.
Zhang signed H-Star Racing to compete in the first round of the 2023 Formula 4 South East Asia Championship at Zhuzhou International Circuit. He would only be scored as a finisher in race three due to a retirement in race one and a disqualification in race two.
Formula 4 Chinese Championship.
2025.
Zhang returned to racing in 2025, signing with ACM Geeke Racing to compete in the 2025 F4 Chinese Championship. In the opening round held at Ningbo International Circuit, Zhang qualified on pole in both qualifying sessions and won three out of the first four races.