Cadillac focuses on 2026 improvements and long-term strategy for F1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Cadillac plans to enhance its 2026 Formula 1 car following the summer break, alongside developing its 2027 vehicle. Newly appointed team principal Marcin Budkowski aims to implement a long-term strategy, emphasizing the importance of stability and organizational strength for competitive success. CEO Dan Towriss confirmed further updates to the MAC-26 will support drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as they seek to score the team's first points. Budkowski is focused on balancing immediate performance with future goals, stating that resources will be carefully allocated between this season and the next.
- •Cadillac will enhance its 2026 car after the summer break.
- •Marcin Budkowski is the new team principal at Cadillac.
- •Updates for the MAC-26 will be implemented to support driver performance.
- •Focus on both 2026 and 2027 car development is planned.
- •Budkowski aims to align the team's long-term goals with immediate performance.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Good news for Perez and Bottas: Cadillac 'expects additional updates coming'
"Cadillac will still focus on its 2026 car after the summer break. However, with the addition of new team principal Marcin Budkowski, the team will also place greater emphasis on implementing a long-term plan.
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