Cadillac has removed Graeme Lowdon as team principal with immediate effect, replacing him with Marcin Budkowski in a move that breaks from Formula 1’s usual end-of-season leadership changes. Budkowski takes charge from the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort onwards.
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Why Cadillac Made The Change
The switch follows a difficult debut season marked by reliability failures, including Sergio Perez’s rear suspension issue in Hungary. Team CEO Dan Towris confirmed the problems were not linked to Cadillac’s Ferrari power unit, pointing instead to issues within the team’s own operations.
Towris thanked Lowdon for building the team “from the ground up,” while confirming his role had always been considered an interim one.
Who Is Marcin Budkowski?
Budkowski brings more than two decades of Formula 1 experience, including spells at Ferrari, McLaren and the FIA, most recently serving as executive director at Alpine. Towris described his time away from the sport as giving him fresh perspective, framing the appointment as a technical fix rather than a political hire.
What It Means For Cadillac’s Drivers
The mid-season removal of a team principal on a valid contract raises questions over driver security too. Valtteri Bottas holds a contract through 2027, but reports suggest his position may come under pressure if results don’t improve. Budkowski declined to confirm Sergio Perez’s future when asked directly.
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