Change comes to Cadillac F1
Formula 1’s newest team is making a change during the annual August shutdown. Cadillac announced on Wednesday that Marcin Budkowski has been appointed the new Team Principal, as part of what the team is calling a “planned leadership transition as the organization evolves from its initial build phase into the next stage of racing performance.” […]
Cadillac F1, the newest team in Formula 1, is undergoing a leadership change during its annual August shutdown. The team has appointed Marcin Budkowski as the new Team Principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon, who was the first Team Principal in Cadillac F1 history.
Dan Towriss, CEO of Cadillac F1 team, expressed excitement about the appointment, stating that Marcin's experience, technical expertise, and strategic leadership will strengthen the organization and help develop the winning mindset required for long-term success. Towriss also thanked Lowdon for his contributions to the team's formation.
Marcin Budkowski has spent two decades on the F1 grid, beginning with Prost on the aerodynamic side and later serving as the Executive Technical Director at Renault, where he helped lead the team's transition to Alpine. He also served as a board member during that transition.
Budkowski expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity, describing it as a phase of huge potential for the team. His focus will be on aligning the team's people, tools, and information flow to improve car performance every time they race.
Despite the team's lack of points during its inaugural season, Cadillac F1 has seen both Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas reach the checkered flag at several races. Pérez finished tenth at the Monaco Grand Prix, but a penalty dropped him out of the points, denying Cadillac its first point in F1. The season resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix next weekend.
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