Cadillac F1 appoints Marcin Budkowski as new team principal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Cadillac F1 has announced the appointment of Marcin Budkowski as team principal ahead of the second half of its inaugural Formula One season. Budkowski, who has over two decades of experience with teams like Ferrari and McLaren, takes over from Graham Lowden amid Cadillac’s struggle to score points. The team, yet to register a point, will aim for improvement as it prepares for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort on August 23. Cadillac F1 CEO Dan Towriss highlighted the transition as essential for the development phase as the team prepares for future challenges, including the 2027 car and upcoming powertrain changes.
- •Marcin Budkowski becomes team principal of Cadillac F1.
- •Cadillac F1 is the only team yet to score points this season.
- •The team was unable to finish in the last race in Hungary.
- •Upcoming Dutch Grand Prix is set for August 23.
- •Focus includes developing the 2027 car and addressing powertrain changes.
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Cadillac F1 names new boss at midseason break
"With half of its first season in the books, Cadillac F1 looks to put points on the board with veteran Marcin Budkowski taking the helm.
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