Cadillac F1 Explains Decision to Replace Graeme Lowdon Midway in 2026 Season
Cadillac surprised everyone after ending terms with Graeme Lowdon after the first half of F1 2026, as Dan Towriss explains the reasoning behind it. With the F1 circus getting back into race mode post the summer break, Cadillac kick-started the…
Cadillac F1 has announced it is replacing team principal Graeme Lowdon with Marcin Budkowski mid-season in the 2026 F1 season. The decision was made by Cadillac boss Dan Towriss, who explained that it was always the plan to bring in a long-term team principal with a technical background. Lowdon's work in getting the team together and starting at the winter test was acknowledged, but Towriss stated that a change was needed to move forward.
Lowdon was only notified of the transition on the morning of the announcement, as Towriss wanted to avoid a prolonged process that could destabilize the team. Towriss expressed gratitude for Lowdon's contributions, particularly his leadership during the team's entry into F1, but emphasized that the decision was made to start fresh and align with the team's future vision.
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