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Cadillac F1 team appoints Marcin Budkowski as new team principal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Cadillac F1 team appoints Marcin Budkowski as new team principal

Summary

Cadillac F1 made a significant mid-season change by appointing Marcin Budkowski as team principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon. The transition occurred before the Dutch Grand Prix, where Sergio Perez finished P15 and Valtteri Bottas retired due to a hydraulic issue. Both drivers shared positive early impressions of Budkowski, praising his leadership and commitment to addressing the team's reliability issues. Bottas indicated that tackling these problems is a top priority as the team prepares for the upcoming race in Monza.

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By the Numbers

•Marcin Budkowski replaces Graeme Lowdon as Cadillac F1 team principal.
•Sergio Perez finished P15 at the Dutch Grand Prix.
•Valtteri Bottas retired from the race due to a hydraulic issue.
•Both drivers expressed confidence in Budkowski's leadership.
•The team aims to resolve reliability issues before the Monza race.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas Share First Take on Cadillac F1 Chief as Reliability Issues Mount

What they're saying

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The Cadillac F1 team made a significant change mid-season in the 2026 Formula One campaign by signing a new team principal, Marcin Budkowski, who replaced Graeme Lowdon. The recent Dutch Grand Prix marked the first race under Budkowski’s leadership, and…
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