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Cadillac announce Marcin Budkowski as new Team Principal

Cadillac Formula 1 team has a new leader, but the change comes at a cost.

By · Published August 12, 2026  16:32 UTC · Updated August 15, 2026  02:28 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

Cadillac replaced Graeme Lowdon with Marcin Budkowski as team principal midway through their debut Formula 1 season. The change was announced and covered briefly, with no further updates on the transition or its impact.

Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Cadillac has appointed Marcin Budkowski as its new Team Principal. The move follows the sacking of Graeme Lowdon, who had been in the role until today.

The change in leadership comes as Cadillac seeks to strengthen its position in the Formula 1 grid. The team's official website and Formula 1's own site have published profiles of Budkowski, who previously held roles at Alpine and Haas.

The abrupt departure of Lowdon, however, raises questions about the stability and direction of the team moving forward.

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The obvious questions

Who is Marcin Budkowski?

Marcin Budkowski is the newly appointed Team Principal of the Cadillac Formula 1 team. He has previously worked with Alpine and Haas.

Why was Graeme Lowdon sacked?

The reasons for Graeme Lowdon's sacking have not been specified in coverage.

What does this mean for Cadillac's future in Formula 1?

The impact of this leadership change on Cadillac's performance and strategy in Formula 1 is not yet clear.

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