🏎️ Hot off the grid! On Monday, January 5, 2026, the American-backed Cadillac team confirmed the Chinese mainland's pioneering Formula 1 driver, Zhou Guanyu, as its reserve driver for the 2026 season.
Joining a line-up led by superstar Sergio Perez and veteran Valtteri Bottas, Zhou will be the wildcard under the hood. While test driver Colton Herta juggles duties in Formula 2, Zhou stands ready to jump in behind the wheel whenever the team needs.
The Shanghai-born driver wowed fans from 2022 to 2024 with Alfa Romeo and Sauber, racing in 68 Grands Prix and scoring points in both 2022 and 2023. He even grabbed the only points for Sauber in 2024 at the Qatar Grand Prix—talk about clutch moments! 🎉
After wrapping up his stint with Sauber at the end of 2024, Zhou shifted gears to serve as Ferrari's reserve driver in 2025, learning from one of F1's most legendary outfits before moving on to Cadillac.
Cadillac's rookie campaign kicks off this year with Ferrari power units and gearboxes, and with Zhou on standby, the team's depth just got turbocharged. Fans, buckle up—2026 is shaping up to be a season to remember! 🚀
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Zhou Guanyu named Cadillac reserve driver ahead of new team's F1 debut
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