Zhou Guanyu named Cadillac F1 Reserve Driver for 2026

Cadillac has confirmed that Zhou Guanyu has joined the team as a reserve driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season.

The Chinese driver, who finished third in Formula 2 back in 2021, joins the American outfit after fulfilling the same role with Scuderia Ferrari last season.

Zhou said that it was a hugely “exciting” move for him, calling the Cadillac F1 project one of the “biggest” the sport has seen.

“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 (Lowdon) 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.”

Cadillac Team Principal Graeme Lowden added: “Our process for selecting a Reserve Driver has been as thorough as the search for our Race Drivers. 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.”

Dan Towriss, CEO of Cadillac Formula 1 Team Holdings, also added: “I’m excited to welcome Zhou to Cadillac Formula 1 Team. He will be an excellent addition to complement Valtteri and Checo; talented, personable and respectful of the hard work and commitment it will take for us to achieve our ambitions.

“I’m excited by our complete driver line-up – alongside Colton, we have a hungry, fast and collaborative group to make our 2026 debut.”