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Cadillac Confirms Zhou Guanyu as 2026 F1 Reserve

Recent Ferrari mileage on the same power unit makes Zhou a plug-in fit for Cadillac’s debut.

Overview

  • The confirmation comes days after his Ferrari exit, completing Cadillac’s support roster for its first season.
  • Zhou will be the primary stand-in for race drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez, with Colton Herta assigned to the test role.
  • Herta is competing in Formula 2 to earn FIA superlicence points and is not currently eligible for race duties.
  • Team principal Graeme Lowdon said the search matched the rigor used for the race seats and described Zhou as a valuable asset for 2026.
  • Cadillac will use Ferrari engines and gearboxes this year, with pre-season tests scheduled in Barcelona and Bahrain ahead of the Melbourne opener in early March.