Cadillac have signed Chinese racing driver, Guanyu Zhou to be their reserve and test driver for the 2026 F1 season.
Cadillac are making their debut in F1 this year and had already announced Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez as their race drivers, but have now added Zhou to the line-up as their reserve driver for the season.
The 26-year-old is “delighted” for the opportunity after he spent 2025 as reserve at Ferrari and reuniting with his ex Sauber teammate, Bottas plus Graeme Lowdon who he previously worked with during his career.
“I am delighted to join the Cadillac Formula 1 Team as a Reserve Driver ahead of its Formula 1 debut. This is one of the biggest and most exciting new projects that the sport has ever seen.
“I have worked with both Graeme and Valtteri for many years in various capacities, so joining the team feels like rejoining family. Having had recent experience on track and in developing the cars off track, I know I can add huge value to the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, and I am looking forward to supporting them the best way that I can.”
Lowdon added that he and the team wanted a reserve driver who has experience of racing in F1 and is a team player, with awareness to develop the car across the season.
“We wanted a candidate who had recent F1 driving experience, is prepared to work hard as part of a team and understands the challenges of developing a car throughout the season. Zhou fits the bill perfectly. He will be a great asset to us as we go racing in 2026 and we look forward to him being an integral part of our team.”
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