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Cadillac F1 pursues technical overhaul and long-term growth

Overview

After twelve rounds of its inaugural 2026 season, the US-owned Cadillac Formula 1 team remains winless and has yet to score points. The team’s best result to date is a 13th-place finish at the Chinese Grand Prix. Reliability issues, specifically involving brakes and overheating, continue to hinder performance as the team falls behind in the midfield standings. Driver Valtteri Bottas has called for a shift in team mentality, stating that Cadillac must strive for more than just competing on the grid and must focus on seeing ‘tangible progress on the timing sheets’ to avoid stagnation. This follows the mid-season leadership transition where veteran engineer Marcin Budkowski replaced Graeme Lowdon as Team Principal.

To bolster its technical structure, Cadillac has successfully secured several high-profile engineering appointments. Craig Skinner, a former Red Bull Racing designer, has joined as chief development engineer. Additionally, Eric Blandin, formerly of Aston Martin, has been named head of the aerodynamics department, while Tim Lean joins as chief engineer for aerodynamics modeling and simulation. Budkowski noted these moves are a fundamental step toward building a more integrated technical organization.

Strategically, the team is prioritizing long-term development over immediate 2026 results. Ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Cadillac introduced a new Ferrari ADUO 2 power unit for driver Sergio Pérez to improve horsepower and top speed. However, the decision to redirect resources toward the 2027 car means the final races of the current season will be “very painful” for Pérez, as the team focuses on establishing a solid foundation for future years.

Entities

Cadillac · Sergio Pérez · Marcin Budkowski · Valtteri Bottas · Graeme Lowdon

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Marcin Budkowski replaces Graeme Lowdon as Team Principal.
[● 2 SOURCES] Budkowski will debut in his new role at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sergio Perez remains a key part of the Cadillac team, dismissing rumors of his departure.

Timeline

5 days ago

[SPORTS] 13 sources
Cadillac F1 recruits top engineers from Red Bull and Mercedes
Cadillac F1 has hired three senior engineers—Craig Skinner, Eric Blandin, and Tim Lean—to bolster its technical leadership and accelerate car development.
7 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Cadillac introduces new Ferrari engine for Sergio Pérez in Azerbaijan
Cadillac will debut a new Ferrari engine for Sergio Pérez at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix while shifting technical focus toward 2027 development, sacrificing immediate performance for long-term goals.
9 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Cadillac shifts F1 development focus to 2027 project
Cadillac is shifting its primary development focus to its 2027 Formula 1 car following criticism from driver Sergio Perez regarding the team's lack of technical progress.
13 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Cadillac F1 shifts focus to 2027 development amid performance challenges
Cadillac F1 boss Marcin Budkowski is prioritizing 2027 car development amid current performance struggles, while driver Sergio Perez praised the team's impressive new Silverstone factory.
21 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Craig Skinner free to join Cadillac after Red Bull departure
Former Red Bull Racing chief designer Craig Skinner has finished his gardening leave, making a move to Cadillac highly likely as the American team seeks to bolster its Formula 1 technical staff.
27 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Valtteri Bottas calls for improved performance at Cadillac F1
Valtteri Bottas urges Cadillac to improve its performance and avoid complacency following a leadership change that saw engineer Marcin Budkowski replace Graeme Lowdon as team principal.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Valtteri Bottas reacts to Cadillac dismissal of Graeme Lowdon
Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has addressed the unexpected dismissal of Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon, citing a need for structural change to resolve technical issues and stagnation.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Cadillac targets Red Bull Racing talent for F1 expansion
Cadillac is targeting key Red Bull Racing personnel, including chief designer Craig Skinner and engineer Paul Monaghan, to accelerate its development and competitiveness in Formula 1.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Cadillac F1 replaces team principal Graeme Lowdon with Marcin Budkowski
Cadillac F1 has replaced founding team principal Graeme Lowdon with veteran engineer Marcin Budkowski to address technical issues and performance struggles in its debut season.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Cadillac F1 struggles prompt criticism from Günther Steiner
Günther Steiner criticizes Cadillac's disappointing Formula 1 start, noting that despite high funding and experienced drivers, the team's performance falls far short of the expectations of General Motors.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Marcin Budkowski appointed Cadillac Formula 1 Team Principal
Marcin Budkowski has been named the new Cadillac Formula 1 Team Principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon. He will debut at the Dutch Grand Prix and confirmed Sergio Perez remains a key part of the team.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 41 sources
Cadillac F1 appoints Marcin Budkowski as new Team Principal
Cadillac Formula 1 has appointed Marcin Budkowski as new Team Principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon to lead the team's transition from construction to competitive racing performance.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Valtteri Bottas faces uncertain future with Cadillac F1 team
Valtteri Bottas's future at Cadillac F1 is uncertain following criticism from Guenther Steiner regarding his motivation during a difficult 2026 season.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Cadillac faces infrastructure hurdles in Formula 1 debut
Cadillac's Formula 1 debut is marked by significant infrastructure challenges, with team principal Graeme Lowdon describing the effort as ‘building an airplane while flying it’ as they develop new facilities.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Cadillac's Formula 1 project gives Simon Pagenaud a new career role
Simon Pagenaud joins Cadillac's Formula 1 project after a 2023 crash, while the team fields Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez and faces debate over driver experience versus youth.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Cadillac F1 team earns C‑grade mid‑season with no points
Cadillac's 2026 F1 debut sits 11th with zero points after 11 races, nine retirements, near‑point in Monaco, and ongoing reliability work on its MAC‑26 car.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Cadillac F1 Team Praises Bottas and Perez for Strong Debut Season
Cadillac F1 chief Graeme Lowdon says drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez have done a spectacular job, confirming he would keep them despite the team’s still‑zero‑point debut season.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Cadillac F1 team still point‑less as Bottas says major performance leap needed
Cadillac's debut F1 team remains without points; Bottas says a big performance boost or luck is needed, while Pérez points to recent progress after a Monaco point was revoked.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Cadillac F1 makes strides yet stays in midfield ‘no man’s land’, Bottas says
Bottas says Cadillac F1 is improving after both cars finished at Silverstone, but the team remains in midfield ‘no man’s land’ and aims to boost pace with upgrades for the Belgian GP.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Cadillac F1 completes British Grand Prix with both cars finishing
Cadillac F1's Perez and Bottas finished 15th and 17th at Silverstone, marking the team's first race completion after Austria retirements and signaling progress ahead of Spa.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Sergio Pérez to start 20th at British Grand Prix
Sergio Pérez qualified 20th for the British Grand Prix after balance issues with his Cadillac and received a 10‑second sprint penalty for contact with Fernando Alonso.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Sergio Perez regains confidence at Cadillac, eyes stronger Formula 1 performance
Sergio Perez says his confidence is back after joining Cadillac, near a first team point at Monaco, and stresses the next months are critical for the team's development.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Cadillac unveils major upgrade package for Austrian Grand Prix
Cadillac will bring a major upgrade package, including new side‑pods and floor for extra down‑force, to the Austrian Grand Prix, with Bottas and Pérez hopeful of scoring the team’s first F1 points.
4 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Cadillac F1 team targets Barcelona redemption after Monaco penalty
After a Monaco penalty dropped Sergio Perez to 15th, Cadillac F1 aims for a strong, error‑free race in Barcelona to regain points and momentum.
4 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Cadillac F1 Team Heads to Barcelona GP Motivated After Monaco Penalty
After losing Monaco points due to a penalty, Cadillac F1 approaches the Barcelona Grand Prix motivated, with Pérez, Bottas and reserve Colton Herta targeting a clean weekend and a chance to score points.
4 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Checo Pérez loses historic point for Cadillac after Monaco penalty
Checo Pérez crossed the line tenth at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, but a 10‑second penalty demoted him to fifteenth, costing Cadillac its first Formula 1 point. Pérez called the sanction a disappointment after a
4 months ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
Cadillac loses first F1 point after Sergio Pérez penalty at Monaco
Cadillac's debut point at Monaco was stripped after Sergio Pérez received a ten‑second false‑start penalty, promoting Fernando Alonso to 10th.
4 months ago

[SPORTS] 24 sources
Sergio Perez penalty strips Cadillac of first F1 point at Monaco
Sergio Pérez’s post‑race 10‑second penalty at Monaco stripped Cadillac of its first F1 point, promoting Fernando Alonso to score the point for Aston Martin.
4 months ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Sergio Pérez eyes first Q2 of season despite Monaco brake fire
Sergio Pérez’s Monaco practice was halted by a brake‑fire, but his 14th‑place FP1 and optimism keep a Q2 qualification hope alive.

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