Cadillac Appoints Marcin Budkowski as New F1 Team Principal

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team has appointed Marcin Budkowski as its new team principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon in a leadership change announced on August 12, 2026. The move marks a significant shift for the American constructor as it continues its inaugural season in the sport.

Budkowski, a 49-year-old Polish engineer and executive, returns to the Formula 1 paddock after a period away from a full-time team role. His appointment is described by the team as part of a planned transition from its initial build phase into the next stage of racing development. He will begin his duties immediately, with his first race in charge being the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort next weekend.

The team's CEO, Dan Towriss, thanked Lowdon for his contributions. "We're grateful to Graeme Lowdon for his leadership and the role he played in forming the Cadillac Formula 1 Team from the ground up. His contributions helped establish a strong foundation in our build-up phase, and we thank him for his commitment and wish him well," Towriss said. While the team's announcement did not specify the reason for Lowdon's departure, sources indicated the change was amicable.

Budkowski brings over two decades of...