Budkowski discusses challenges leading Cadillac in Formula 1
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Marcin Budkowski, recently appointed Team Principal of Cadillac, acknowledges the challenges of returning to Formula 1 during his team’s maiden season. Budkowski, who has experience with multiple leading teams, notes the fast-paced and technically demanding environment of F1 has been an adjustment. Cadillac has yet to score any points, with Valtteri Bottas' 13th place in the Chinese Grand Prix as their best result so far. Budkowski remains optimistic about the team's potential, emphasizing teamwork and operational improvements as key focus areas as they aim to enhance their performance moving forward.
- •Budkowski is in charge of Cadillac following Graeme Lowdon's departure.
- •Cadillac has not scored any points in their first season in F1.
- •Bottas’ 13th place in China marks Cadillac's best result so far.
- •Budkowski highlights team building and operational reliability as priorities.
"Marcin Budkowski admits that returning to Formula 1 has been "a bit of a shock to the system", having been put in charge of the Cadillac team.
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