General Motors (GM) has officially appointed Graeme Lowdon as the team principal of the Cadillac Formula 1 team, which is set to join the grid in 2026. Lowdon brings a wealth of experience in Formula 1 and motorsport management to GM’s ambitious F1 project, which is in collaboration with Andretti Global.
Lowdon’s Background and Vision
Lowdon has served as an advisor to GM and Andretti Global over the past two years, helping to shape the structure and vision of the Cadillac F1 team. His previous roles include:
- Sporting Director and CEO of Manor’s Formula 1 operations (previously under the Virgin and Marussia banners).
- Advisor in various motorsport ventures, including as part of Zhou Guanyu’s management team.
Lowdon expressed his enthusiasm for the challenge ahead:
“I’m truly honored to be appointed as the team principal of this exciting new team and I would like to thank everyone involved for placing their trust in me. Formula 1 is the greatest team sport in the world, and teams are all about people. This is a team with a real love for, and desire to go, racing.”
Acknowledging the scale of the task, Lowdon added:
“I don’t underestimate the task ahead and I have the utmost respect for the competition. I look forward to the challenge of racing. In the meantime, our work continues at pace.”
Leadership Praise for Lowdon
Daniel Towriss, CEO of TWG Global’s motorsport business, highlighted Lowdon’s extensive expertise as pivotal for the team:
“Graeme has been advising our team for the last two years as we have built out our operations. His experience on both the technical and managerial sides of Formula 1 and other motorsports ventures will serve him well as he builds the Cadillac Formula 1 team.”
Mark Reuss, GM President, echoed Towriss’s sentiments, emphasizing Lowdon’s leadership qualities:
“Graeme has been a pleasure to work with over the past two years and we’re excited he will lead our journey to the 2026 Formula 1 grid as team principal. He knows how to assemble a high-performing team and embodies the values the Cadillac Formula 1 team will represent in all its endeavors, on or off the track.”
Cadillac’s Ambitious Path to Formula 1
The Cadillac Formula 1 team is part of GM’s effort to join the sport in 2026, pending final entry confirmation. The project aligns with the introduction of new F1 regulations emphasizing sustainable fuels and advanced hybrid technology, areas where Cadillac aims to make a strong impression.
The team’s development continues at a rapid pace, with its 2026 debut promising to bring the prestigious Cadillac brand to one of the world’s most competitive motorsport arenas.
What’s Next?
With Lowdon at the helm, the Cadillac F1 team will focus on assembling a top-tier lineup of personnel, finalizing technical preparations, and solidifying its entry into the championship. The partnership with Andretti Global and support from GM underscore the high stakes and potential of this project.
Fans and industry insiders alike are watching closely as Cadillac positions itself for an impactful Formula 1 debut in 2026.
