The new Cadillac F1 team will be led by experienced motorsports executive Graeme Lowdon, according to TWG Global and General Motors, who made the announcement on Thursday.
Lowdon has been named team principal of the two-car team, which is set to join Formula 1 in 2026 as the sport expands to 11 teams to make room for the American team.
“I would like to thank everyone involved for placing their trust in me,” Lowdon said. “I believe that 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, and we have the experience and expertise to do just that.”
Lowdon has been advising the project for the last two years as Michael Andretti worked to get an Andretti Global entry with General Motors approved for F1. After Andretti stepped aside last month, the expansion was confirmed last week.
Lowdon brings a lot of experience in team management, engineering, and operations in top-level motorsports, including F1 and the World Endurance Championship. He’s also attended many F1 races over the past two years, advocating for the American team.
“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,” said Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Global’s motorsport business.
Lowdon has also worked closely with GM, which will partner with the team under its Cadillac brand. However, Cadillac F1 will not have its own engine for competition until 2028, so they will likely lease engines from Ferrari for the first two years.
“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,” General Motors President Mark Reuss said. “He has great racing expertise, he knows how to assemble a high-performing team, and he embodies the values the Cadillac Formula 1 Team will represent in all its endeavors, on or off the track.”
Cadillac F1 will be the first new team to join F1 since 2016. Lowdon has already led efforts in aerodynamics, chassis and component development, software, and vehicle dynamics simulation. The team has operations in Fishers, Indiana; Charlotte, North Carolina; Warren, Michigan; and Silverstone, England.
