Zhou Guanyu has been officially appointed as the reserve driver for the Cadillac Formula 1 team for the upcoming 2026 season. This strategic career move comes just three days after his departure from Ferrari was confirmed, marking a significant shift in the competitive landscape for the Chinese driver. The 26-year-old talent spent the 2025 campaign in a reserve capacity for the Scuderia, gaining valuable experience within one of the grid's most historic teams.

His transition to Cadillac represents a pivotal opportunity to join F1’s latest outfit as it prepares for its highly anticipated debut. This new role will see Zhou collaborate directly with the Cadillac team principal, positioning him at the forefront of building a new racing identity from the ground up. For Cadillac, securing an experienced driver like Zhou provides crucial technical feedback and development support, vital for a constructor entering the pinnacle of motorsport.

This move highlights the dynamic nature of driver contracts and the intense competition for skilled personnel as the 2026 regulations era approaches.