Cadillac names Marcin Budkowski as new Team Principal
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Cadillac has appointed Marcin Budkowski as their new Team Principal ahead of the second half of their inaugural Formula 1 season. Budkowski, who formerly served as Alpine's Executive Director, will replace Graeme Lowdon, who helped establish the team. Dan Towriss, CEO of Cadillac, stated Budkowski's experience will benefit their development goals. Budkowski aims to enhance car performance and efficiency while focusing on team alignment. The new leadership comes as part of a planned transition for improved racing performance.
- •Marcin Budkowski is the new Team Principal for Cadillac.
- •Budkowski previously worked as Executive Director at Alpine.
- •Graeme Lowdon steps down after founding Cadillac's F1 team.
- •The leadership change aims to enhance Cadillac's performance.
- •Budkowski focuses on improving team efficiency and car development.
- 4:08 PMESPN F1 — Cadillac appoint new boss in mid-season twist
- 2:51 PMRacer — Budkowski replaces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 team principal
- 2:26 PMAutosport — Budkowski replaces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 boss
- 2:24 PMMotorsport.com — Cadillac hires new F1 team boss, Graeme Lowdon leaves
"The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has hired a new team principal, appointing Marcin Budkowski to the position instead of Graeme Lowdon. Budkowski, 49, has held a myriad of roles in the world championship over the past 25 years, working as an aerodynamicist at Prost, Ferrari and McLaren before heading the FIA’s F1 technical department. Following his FIA stint, Budkowski joined the Renault ...Keep reading
"The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has hired a new team principal, appointing Marcin Budkowski to the position instead of Graeme Lowdon. Budkowski, 49, has held a myriad of roles in the world championship over the past 25 years, working as an aerodynamicist at Prost, Ferrari and McLaren before heading the FIA’s F1 technical department. Following his FIA stint, Budkowski joined the Renault ...Keep reading
"Marcin Budkowski has taken over as Cadillac F1 team principal in what the team says was a planned change as it moves on from its launch phase and begins chasing performance.
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External links- ESPN F1Aug 12, 2026, 4:08 PMCadillac appoint new boss in mid-season twist
Formula 1's Cadillac has appointed Marcin Budkowski as its new team principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon in the middle of the team's debut season.
- RacerAug 12, 2026, 2:51 PMBudkowski replaces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 team principal
Marcin Budkowski has taken over as Cadillac F1 team principal in what the team says was a planned change as it moves on from its launch phase and begins chasing performance.
- AutosportAug 12, 2026, 2:26 PMBudkowski replaces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 boss
The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has hired a new team principal, appointing Marcin Budkowski to the position instead of Graeme Lowdon. Budkowski, 49, has held a myriad of roles in the world championship over the past 25 years, working as an aerodynamicist at Prost, Ferrari and McLaren before heading the FIA’s F1 technical department. Following his FIA stint, Budkowski joined the Renault ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 12, 2026, 2:24 PMCadillac hires new F1 team boss, Graeme Lowdon leaves
The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has hired a new team principal, appointing Marcin Budkowski to the position instead of Graeme Lowdon. Budkowski, 49, has held a myriad of roles in the world championship over the past 25 years, working as an aerodynamicist at Prost, Ferrari and McLaren before heading the FIA’s F1 technical department. Following his FIA stint, Budkowski joined the Renault ...Keep reading
- Formula1.com—Cadillac announce Marcin Budkowski as new Team Principal
There has been a leadership change at Cadillac, with Marcin Budkowski joining the squad as Team Principal.
- Formula1.com—Who is Cadillac's new Team Principal?
Find out everything you need to know about Cadillac's newly appointed Team Principal, Marcin Budkowski.
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