Zhou Guanyu: Cadillac F1 becoming a viable destination for 2026

After claiming an impressive P8 in Qatar, Zhou Guanyu made clear is target is to make an F1 comeback. As reported previously by LWOS, Cadillac F1 is becoming a realistic destination for Zhou in 2026.

Why Zhou is a candidate to join Cadillac in 2026

General Motors’ F1 entry, which will be called Cadillac F1, is set to make its debut in 2026.

The American team has already established the driver profiles they want for their line-up.

As revealed by Mario Andretti, who be Cadillac’s director of the board, the team aim to have one American driver. Colton Herta is a leading candidate, albeit at this very early stage.

On the other side of the garage, a driver with F1 experience is the preference.

With three years of Formula 1 under his belt, Zhou is among the free agents who meet this criteria.

His speed and consistency also make him well-suited to a new team working to establish themselves on the grid.

However, another factor should boost the Sauber driver’s chances. Graeme Lowdon has been announced as Cadillac F1’s team principal.

The former team principal at Marussia will oversee the American squad in this critical phase of their F1 journey.

Crucially, Lowdon was previously part of Zhou Guanyu’s management team.

For a driver who already meets Cadillac’s criteria, Lowdon’s arrival can only be seen as a positive.