Overview
- Ferrari announced on social media that Zhou Guanyu will not continue in its reserve role for the 2026 Formula 1 season.
- Zhou served as Ferrari’s reserve and test driver in 2025 after losing his Sauber race seat at the end of 2024.
- His push for a 2026 race return focused on new entrant Cadillac, which instead signed Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas.
- Zhou has not revealed his next step and posted thanks to Ferrari on Instagram, signaling he intends to stay visible in the paddock.
- Ferrari has yet to name a replacement, with some reports suggesting reliance on Antonio Giovinazzi and possible junior call-ups when WEC commitments clash.