The Generation to Generation star stopped by Singapore for the 2026 F1 Grand Prix, where we caught up with him for a fun game of random questions about his career, personal habits, fashion and love for motorsport.

When Chinese actor, singer and racing driver Zhou Yiran arrived in Singapore for the 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, we couldn't help but wonder if we'd spot him on the track. After all, his love for racing extends beyond simply watching the sport.
This time, however, Zhou was there to enjoy the action from the sidelines, taking in the race from the <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/louis-vuitton-spring-summer-2027-paris-fashion-week-runway-looks-celebrities-lisa-felix" title="Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2027 Show Presents the Future of Fashion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louis Vuitton</a> Paddock Suite. He was in good company, too, joining fellow stars and <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/louis-vuitton-multipass-bag-cruise-2026-new-classic-lv-handbags-fashion-style" title="Louis Vuitton Multipass Bag: The Versatile New Icon from Cruise 2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louis Vuitton</a> ambassadors, including Thai actress Urassaya Sperbund and Chinese actor Gong Jun.&nbsp;

Zhou Yiran. (Courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

Gong Jun. (Courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

Urassaya Sperbund. (Courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

For the occasion, Zhou opted for a look that struck just the right balance between sporty and sophisticated. He wore a shirt from <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/beauty/exclusive-making-of-louis-vuitton-woody-wagon-colognes-collection-fragrance-art-alex-israel-interview" title="Exclusive! The Making of Louis Vuitton’s Woody Wagon Colognes Collection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louis Vuitton</a>, paired with a burgundy pullover and trousers from the Spring/Summer 2027 Trunk collection. LV Trainer sneakers completed the outfit, keeping things comfortable for a full day of race-day excitement.
Looking effortlessly stylish, Zhou watched as Max Verstappen claimed his first-ever career victory at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, taking home the FORMULA 1® SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2026 trophy, presented in a Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunk.
Crafted by hand at the Maison's historic atelier in Asnières-sur-Seine, the trophy trunk received a special touch this year with the introduction of a Victory patch inspired by traditional travel labels. The winner's initials are added to the patch, with Verstappen's joining those of the 2025 winner, George Russell.

Max Verstappen. (Courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunk and Victory Patch. (Courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

Given Louis Vuitton's long-standing connection with automotive culture, the partnership feels like a natural fit for Zhou, who shares the Maison's enthusiasm for the world of racing.
While many know him for his acting roles in popular Chinese dramas such as Generation to Generation and the critically acclaimed series The Bond, there's another side to Zhou that fans may be less familiar with. He's also an FIA Silver-licensed racing driver who began competing in motorsport in 2023. Since then, he's raced across single-seater, touring car and GT endurance series, earning second place and top GTC AM honours in Zhuhai, followed by a third-place finish at the Shanghai 8 Hours endurance race.
With both acting and racing keeping him busy, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to catch up with the multitalented star while he was in town.
Rather than a conventional interview, we decided to make things a little more fun with a game of random questions. From career milestones and fashion preferences to everyday routines and memorable moments behind the wheel, we put together a mix of questions we'd been curious to ask Zhou for a while.

To keep things spontaneous, we tucked all our questions into a Louis Vuitton Nano Speedy bag and invited him to pick them out at random. What followed was a light-hearted conversation that offered a glimpse into the person behind the screen and the racing helmet.
Curious to find out more about Zhou Yiran, from the habits he's glad to have picked up to the races that have stayed with him? Check out our exclusive chat with the star below.&nbsp;

Exclusive! Zhou Yiran on Acting, Racing and Good Habits at the Singapore Grand Prix

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