Overview
- Ferrari confirmed Zhou’s exit in social posts thanking him for his 2025 service and sharing a season highlights video.
- Zhou joined Ferrari as reserve alongside Antonio Giovinazzi in 2025 after losing his Sauber race seat at the end of 2024.
- His plan to stay in the paddock for a 2026 return centered on Cadillac, but the new team chose Perez and Bottas instead.
- Zhou has not announced his next move and currently has no confirmed F1 contract for the upcoming season.
- Ferrari has not named a replacement, and some reports suggest the team could seek extra cover given Giovinazzi’s WEC commitments.