Cadillac F1 replaces Graeme Lowdon with Marcin Budkowski in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Cadillac F1 announced the departure of team principal Graeme Lowdon and the appointment of Marcin Budkowski as his replacement during the ongoing 2026 season. The decision was made unexpectedly as the team returns from the summer break. Cadillac's leadership cited the need for a long-term team principal with a technical background, despite Lowdon's contributions in the early stages of the team's inaugural season. Cadillac struggled with reliability issues so far, which influenced the leadership change. Both Dan Towriss and Lowdon were aware that a transition might occur, but the timing was expedited, disappointing Lowdon.
- •Cadillac F1 replaces Graeme Lowdon with Marcin Budkowski.
- •Leadership change announced post-summer break.
- •Lowdon's performance was appreciable, but reliability issues persisted.
- •Towriss emphasizes need for a long-term vision in leadership.
- •Decision to replace Lowdon was made quickly, surprising him.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cadillac F1 Explains Decision to Replace Graeme Lowdon Midway in 2026 Season
"Cadillac surprised everyone after ending terms with Graeme Lowdon after the first half of F1 2026, as Dan Towriss explains the reasoning behind it. With the F1 circus getting back into race mode post the summer break, Cadillac kick-started the…
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