Loudon: Zhou is a perfect fit for Cadillac in every respect.
Graham Loudon, head of Cadillac F1, was Guanyu Zhou’s manager for several years and has now taken him into the team as a reserve driver — and explained the signing of the contract to journalists on the official Formula 1 website.
Graham Loudon: “As a new team, we are especially careful in selecting drivers, paying close attention to their experience and qualifications.
Obviously, Zhou is a very experienced driver; he spent three years in Formula 1. Some other candidates have been successful in junior series and would like to establish themselves in Formula 1, but for us the key factor is experience — we need drivers who can contribute immediately.
The competition in Formula 1 is incredible; it is a completely different level compared to any other formula series.
Making a debut here with a new team is extremely difficult, and having drivers who know exactly what to do is really important. That played a big part in choosing Zhou.
I have great respect for Ferrari; I know the people who work there well. And I know how highly they valued Zhou’s contribution to working with the car. At the Scuderia, Guanyu gained development experience and experience working with the 2026 tyres, experience of working in a top-class, very strong team. Zhou fits Cadillac in every respect.”
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Loudon: Zhou is a perfect fit for Cadillac in every respect.
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