SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — New Formula 1 team Cadillac made another experienced hire Monday with the choice of former Sauber driver Zhou Guanyu as its reserve.
The only driver from China in F1 history, Shanghai-born Zhou hasn't raced since 2024 but spent last season as reserve with Ferrari, which is supplying engines and gearboxes for Cadillac's debut season. That means he brings “relevant and recent experience” to Cadillac, the team said.
Zhou will be the backup to Cadillac's even more experienced pairing of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez, who have a combined 16 wins and 527 starts between them.
"We wanted a candidate who had recent F1 driving experience, is prepared to work hard as part of a team and understands the challenges of developing a car throughout the season," team principal Graeme Lowdon said in a statement.
"Zhou fits the bill perfectly. He will be a great asset to us as we go racing in 2026 and we look forward to him being an integral part of our team.”
Zhou's arrival also gives the Cadillac brand visibility in China, where he is a celebrity with a major commercial profile.
Zhou was Bottas' teammate over three seasons with Sauber, including under the Alfa Romeo name, from 2022 through 2024 and had a best race finish of eighth. His Ferrari duties last year included a test of 2026-specification tires in September when Lewis Hamilton was absent for personal reasons.
Cadillac is also backing U.S. driver Colton Herta, formerly of IndyCar, through a season in Formula 2 in 2026 alongside test driver duties for the F1 team. That will help Herta get the points he needs for an FIA super license to make him eligible to drive in F1 in the future.
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FILE - Ferrari driver Zhou Guanyu takes a selfie before the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, file)
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan State and NBA player Paul Davis has apologized for verbally abusing an official at the Breslin Center and being removed from his seat during the 12th-ranked Spartans’ 80-51 victory over Southern California.
Davis addressed his actions with reporters and expressed remorse on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after an official pointed him out and asked him to be escorted away from his seat near the court.
Davis said he apologized to official Jeffrey Anderson during a conversation on Tuesday. He said he's sorry for being a distraction for Michigan State's players during their strong start this season. Davis also apologized to Michigan State fans at the game, and watching on television, along with parents and kids for not being a role model.
Davis called Michigan State coach Tom Izzo several hours after the game and wanted to publicly address his mistake. Izzo coached Davis when he played for the Spartans 20-plus years ago.
With six-plus minutes left and the Spartans leading the Trojans 67-46, television cameras showed Izzo shouting across the court at Davis after the officials stopped the game.
“What are you doing,” Izzo screamed.
Izzo said after the game that Davis was one of his favorite guys.
“He’s always calling and doing things, but what he said, he should never say in the world,” Izzo said. "That ticked me off.”
The 41-year-old Davis played for Michigan State from 2002-06 and was a three-year starter. He had career averages of 13.2 points and seven rebounds, including 17.5 points and 9.1 rebounds his senior season. He played in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers from 2006-09 and the Washington Wizards in 2009-10.
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FILE - NCAA officials Matt Potter, left, Tim Clougherty, center, and Jeffrey Anderson, right, confer to decide whether Seton Hall's Angel Delgado committed a flagrant foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in Omaha, Neb., Jan. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
FILE - Michigan State's Paul Davis, left, and Illinois' James Augustine fight for a rebound during the first half of a college basketball game, March 4, 2006, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
