Lowdon on why Zhou ‘ticked all the boxes’ for Cadillac

Cadillac has announced Zhou Guanyu as their reserve driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season, joining race drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez. Team Principal Graeme Lowdon emphasized Zhou's extensive F1 experience from his three years with Alfa Romeo/Kick Sauber and his recent reserve role with Ferrari, Cadillac's 2026 power unit supplier. Lowdon highlighted that Zhou's familiarity with Ferrari's systems and his existing rapport with Bottas were key factors in his selection. Cadillac is building an experienced driver lineup to tackle the immense challenge of entering F1, recognizing the critical role a seasoned reserve driver plays in a new team's development and adaptation to upcoming technical regulations.