Cadillac's shock F1 team boss sacking - our verdict

Cadillac F1 team has abruptly replaced founding team principal Graeme Lowdon with former Alpine F1 boss Marcin Budkowski, with the announcement made during Formula 1's summer break on August 13, 2026. Team CEO Dan Towriss confirmed it was not a mutual decision, with Lowdon only being informed on the morning of the announcement and excluded from the press conference introducing Budkowski. The timing and manner of the dismissal has raised questions about internal tensions within F1's newest team.