[Saba Sports News] Ahead of the 2026 Bahrain pre-season test, Cadillac reserve driver Zhou Guanyu met Carlos Alcaraz, the world No.1 tennis player. The two interacted, exchanged autographs, and enjoyed a friendly chat. At the end of their conversation, Alcaraz invited Zhou to watch one of his tennis matches. It is clear that Zhou Guanyu’s popularity in the international sports circle has been growing. He is no longer just a Chinese driver coming to compete — he has truly integrated into the community. During the pre-season test, he was also asked about his feelings toward the new car. His response was full of humor: he said the new car was more thrilling than skiing, but you couldn’t drift casually. In one sentence, he summed up the car’s characteristics while showing his confidence and ease, as well as his excitement for the new season.
In my view, Zhou Guanyu has been doing exceptionally well recently, both in his off-track life and his social interactions in the paddock. He relaxed and enriched himself during the winter break, maintained a professional attitude during testing, handled interviews comfortably, and expanded his social circle. His current state shows growing maturity, making fans even more excited to see his performance in the upcoming season.