{
  "id": 9580708,
  "title": "Cadillac F1 announces 3 key leadership additions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/cadillac-f1-announces-3-key-leadership-additions",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T15:13:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/formula-one/1129917/cadillac-f1-news"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cadillac F1, the up-and-coming Formula 1 team, has bolstered its technical leadership with three key additions ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Craig Skinner, who spent two decades at Red Bull Racing as Chief Designer, has been appointed as the team's new Chief Development Engineer. Skinner will oversee the technical direction of the car's development, ensuring a smooth transition from concept to delivery. Nick Chester, Cadillac's Chief Technical Officer, will oversee Skinner.\n\nEric Blandin, with over a decade of experience at Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and a stint as Deputy Technical Director at Aston Martin F1, joins Cadillac as the Head of Aerodynamics. Blandin's expertise will be crucial in shaping the car's aerodynamic performance. The third addition is Tim Lean, a seasoned engineer who spent time at McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari. Lean will lead the team's Aerodynamics Modeling and Simulation efforts, further strengthening Cadillac F1's technical capabilities.\n\nMarcin Budkowski, Cadillac F1's team principal, hailed these additions as a \"vital step in the technical evolution of the team.\" He believes that the combined experience of Skinner, Blandin, and Lean will help create a stronger integrated technical organization and improve performance on track. Despite being new to F1, Cadillac F1 has managed to secure a tenth-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix, a result that was achieved despite a penalty served by Sergio Pérez after the race.",
  "summary": "Formula 1’s newest team has added three key additions to senior leadership. Ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Cadillac announced three additions to the team’s technical leadership team. Craig Skinner joins as the team’s new Chief Development Engineer, following a 20-year stint with Red Bull Racing, where he served as that team’s Chief Designer. Skinner […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}