Bottas reacts to Cadillac F1 team principal change during season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:42 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Valtteri Bottas acknowledged that the leadership change at Cadillac F1, with Marcin Budkowski replacing Graeme Lowdon, is larger than he anticipated. Bottas expressed surprise at the decision, which was made during the ongoing season, emphasizing the importance of adaptation. He praised Lowdon's foundation of the team, recognizing their personal friendship. Bottas welcomed Budkowski, noting they do not know each other well but are set to work closely moving forward. Towriss highlighted Budkowski's experience as crucial for improving communication within the team.
- •Bottas acknowledges unexpected team principal change at Cadillac F1.
- •Marcin Budkowski replaces Graeme Lowdon as team principal.
- •Change occurs in the middle of the current F1 season.
- •Bottas expresses respect for Lowdon's contributions to the team.
- •Team aims to improve communication with Budkowski's expertise.
- 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — Bottas Admits Cadillac F1 Leadership Changes Bigger Than He Expected
"Valtteri Bottas admits the team principal change at Cadillac F1 was bigger change than the changes he expected, in first response. Over the summer break, Cadillac F1 announced the arrival of Marcin Budkowski as its new team principal in place…
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