Ferrari introduced on Friday that they’ve parted methods with reserve driver Zhou Guanyu of China forward of the 2026 Components One marketing campaign.
The Shanghai native served as a backup for Ferrari final season following a three-year spell at the wheel of the No 24 automobile for Sauber, the place he made 68 profession begins from 2022-24.
Zhou and Antonio Giovinazzi cut up the function of supporting Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in 2025. Zhou didn’t enter a race for Ferrari in 2025.
Zhou, 26, is the solely Chinese language driver to race full-time in F1.
“Grateful for Zhou Guanyu’s dedication and contribution as Ferrari Reserve Driver this season,” Ferrari posted on social media Friday. “Wishing him all one of the best forward.”
Leclerc and Hamilton positioned fifth and sixth, respectively, within the last drivers’ standings. Ferrari completed fourth within the 10-team constructors’ desk.