Overview
- Ferrari announced via social media that Zhou will not continue as its reserve/test driver for the 2026 season.
- Zhou held the 2025 reserve role after losing his Sauber race seat at the end of 2024, having previously been part of the Ferrari Driver Academy.
- His primary route back to a race drive closed when Cadillac chose Pérez and Bottas for its debut 2026 entry.
- Zhou posted a thank-you message to Ferrari on Instagram, with no next career move disclosed.
- With Antonio Giovinazzi also committed to WEC, outlets note Ferrari may lean on him when available and could consider promoting junior drivers as cover.