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Cadillac F1 appoints Marcin Budkowski as new team principal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:21 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Cadillac F1 appoints Marcin Budkowski as new team principal

Summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team has named Marcin Budkowski as its new team principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon after just 11 races of the 2026 season. The decision follows a period of planning led by CEO Dan Towriss, who emphasized the need for strong technical leadership to transition the team into a competitive phase. Budkowski, with extensive experience from his tenure at Ferrari and McLaren, expressed confidence in Cadillac's ambitious project and its financial backing from TWG Group and GM. His initial focus will be on integrating the team's operations and addressing reliability issues as the season continues.

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•Marcin Budkowski replaces Graeme Lowdon as team principal.
•Budkowski brings over two decades of F1 experience.
•The change aims to enhance Cadillac's competitiveness this season.
•Budkowski's priority is improving team operations and reliability.
•Cadillac's project is backed by strong financial resources.

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4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Cadillac F1 Details the Ambitious Plan That Lured Marcin Budkowski Back to the Grid

What they're saying

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The Cadillac Formula 1 Team sent shockwaves through the paddock this past week by abruptly replacing its inaugural Team Principal, Graeme Lowdon, with former Alpine executive Marcin Budkowski just 11 races into its debut 2026 season. While the mid-summer break…
— Yahoo Sports

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