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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

Cadillac replaces team principal Graeme Lowdon with Marcin Budkowski

Cadillac has appointed former Alpine director Marcin Budkowski as its new Formula 1 team principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon. The leadership change occurs one week before the F1 season resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix.

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Why It Matters

The change in leadership marks a shift in the management of the General Motors-backed Cadillac F1 team as it transitions from its initial to a focus on racing performance.

Key Facts

  • Marcin Budkowski has been appointed as the new team principal for Cadillac's Formula 1 team.
  • Graeme Lowdon, the team's first principal, has been replaced.
  • The change is effective as of Wednesday, one week before the Dutch Grand Prix.
  • Cadillac has not yet scored a point in the current F1 season.
  • The team's best finish in the current season is 13th place.
  • The team has experienced repeated mechanical issues, specifically with brake overheating, leading to race retirements.

Who's Mentioned

personGraeme Lowdon“Outgoing team principal”personMarcin Budkowski“Incoming team principal”organizationAlpine“Former employer of Marcin Budkowski”personDan Towriss“Chief Executive of Cadillac”organizationCadillac“Formula 1 racing team”organizationGeneral Motors“Backer of the Cadillac F1 team”