Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Zhou Guanyu Joins Cadillac as 2026 F1 Reserve
Zhou Guanyu is a Chinese race car driver who has been driving in Formula 1 since 2022.
He recently left Ferrari and has now been officially signed as the reserve driver for Cadillac's Formula 1 team for the 2026 season.
Cadillac is a new team in F1 and will be making its debut in Australia.
Zhou has experience driving in F1 and wants to get back on the track.
He will be working with his former teammate Valtteri Bottas, who is one of Cadillac's race drivers.
This move is also important for F1's growth in China, as Zhou is a key figure in the sport's expansion plans.
Zhou Guanyu has been officially signed as Cadillac's reserve driver for the 2026 F1 season.
Zhou made history as China's first F1 driver with Sauber in 2022 and has raced in 68 Grands Prix.
Cadillac, the newest F1 team, will debut in Australia and is backed by General Motors.
Zhou's signing reunites him with former Sauber teammate Valtteri Bottas, who is one of Cadillac's race drivers.
Cadillac's team principal, Graeme Lowdon, also manages Zhou, strengthening the connection.
- Who
- Zhou Guanyu, a Chinese Formula 1 driver, and Cadillac, an American F1 team.
- What
- Zhou Guanyu has been signed as Cadillac's reserve driver for the 2026 F1 season.
- When
- The signing was announced on January 5, 2026.
- Where
- The news pertains to the Formula 1 circuit, with Cadillac's headquarters in the United States.
- Why
- Zhou Guanyu is seeking a return to the F1 grid, and Cadillac is looking for an experienced reserve driver to support their debut season.
- Driver
- Zhou Guanyu
- Team
- Cadillac
- Role
- Reserve Driver
- Season
- 2026
- Current Team
- Ferrari (until 2025)
- Previous Teams
- Sauber (2022-2024)
- Race Number
- 24
- Team Principal/Manager
- Graeme Lowdon
- Cadillac Race Drivers
- Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez
- Cadillac Test Driver
- Colton Herta
