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The new Cadillac Formula 1 project has appointed Graeme Lowdon, formerly chief of the Virgin/Marussia F1 team, as its team principal for its arrival on the grid in 2026
Graeme Lowdon, former chief of the Virgin/Marussia F1 team, has been appointed as team principal for the new Cadillac Formula 1 project, slated to debut in 2026. He has been involved with the program in an advisory capacity since its inception as Andretti’s F1 bid two seasons ago. Mark Reuss, president of Cadillac’s parent company General Motors, praised Lowdon’s ability to build high-performing teams, emphasizing their two years of successful collaboration. Lowdon played a crucial role in bringing the Manor team into F1, first under Virgin branding and later transitioning to the Marussia era. The Cadillac team has also recruited seasoned F1 professionals, including Rob White, Nick Chester, and Pat Symonds, to bolster their leadership ranks.
