Overview
- Ferrari announced on social media that Zhou Guanyu will not continue as its reserve driver for 2026 and shared a highlights video thanking him for his work.
- Zhou posted his own thank-you message, closing a one-year stint in which he shared reserve duties with Antonio Giovinazzi after losing his Sauber race seat at the end of 2024.
- Cadillac has confirmed Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as its 2026 race drivers, removing the main route Zhou had targeted for a full-time return.
- Zhou does not have a confirmed Formula 1 contract for the upcoming season following his Ferrari departure and Cadillac’s selections.
- A cryptic Cadillac social post featuring the number 24 and a January 5 date has prompted speculation about a possible non-racing role for Zhou, though no agreement has been announced.