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Cadillac signs ex-Ferrari test driver to 2026 F1 reserve role
The Cadillac Formula 1 team has signed former Alfa Romeo racer and Ferrari test driver Zhou Guanyu as an official reserve for its 2026 debut season. This year, the F1 grid will expand to 11 teams with US car giant Cadillac entering the fray, fielding Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez. Zhou Guanyu will join Cadillac as a reserve driver as the 2026 season’s first test approaches. With previous F1 experience at Sauber and Ferrari, Zhou’s addition brings valuable knowledge to the team. Cadillac, using Ferrari engines, benefits from Zhou’s familiarity with Scuderia-powered machinery for their debut season in Formula 1. Team boss Graeme Lowdon expresses confidence in Zhou’s abilities, noting his recent F1 experience and understanding of car development challenges.
