Cadillac F1 have confirmed that Marcin Budkowski will become their new Team Principal as Graeme Lowdon departs the organisation. The surprising decision comes halfway through their maiden campaign in the series.
Dan Towriss, CEO, commented on the news of the Pole’s signing and the departure of Graeme Lowdon.
“Marcin’s appointment marks another important step in the continued evolution of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team,” said Dan Towriss, CEO of Cadillac Formula 1® Team.
“From the beginning, our goal has not been simply to participate in Formula 1, but to build a next-generation team capable of competing at the very front. As we enter this new era for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, Marcin brings exceptional F1 experience, technical expertise and strategic leadership that will strengthen our organization and help us develop the winning mindset, tools and processes required for long-term success.”
“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,” Towriss continued.
“His contributions helped establish a strong foundation in our build-up phase, and we thank him for his commitment and wish him well.”
Marcin Budkowski on becoming Cadillac F1 Team Principal
Having recently worked as TV pundit in his native Poland, Marcin Budkowski returns to F1 with Cadillac following spells at Ferrari, McLaren, the FIA and Alpine. He was Team Principal at the Enstone-based squad in 2022 before departing.
“Cadillac Formula 1 Team has an extraordinary foundation and ambition,” said Marcin Budkowski, Cadillac Formula 1® Team Principal.
“This is a phase of huge opportunity for the team, one that will be defined by a clear objective: maximizing car development within the cost cap and turning every team function on to compete. That means building an elite organization with a winning mindset – driven, relentless in the face of setbacks, obsessed with detail and process, and able to execute with precision on race day. My focus will be on aligning our people, tools and information flow so the right decisions are made quickly, and the performance of the car improves every time we go racing. It is a privilege to be leading Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s on-track efforts, starting in Zandvoort next weekend.”
