Cadillac F1 CEO Dan Towriss says the team needs a different type of leadership for “a new phase”, but admits the change has come earlier than expected. So why does the American F1 outfit believe it needs to act now?

Marcin Budkowski replaces Graeme Lowdon as Cadillac F1 team principal, aiming to enhance competitive performance and leadership.

Marcin Budkowski replaces Graeme Lowdon as Cadillac F1 team principal, aiming to enhance competitive performance and leadership.

LONDON, Aug 12 : Formula One newcomers Cadillac sacked founding principal Graeme Lowdon after half a season on Wednesday and replaced him with Polish-French engineer Marcin Budkowski in a move they admitted had been planned behind the scenes for some time.Budkowski, 49, has held positions at a number of teams

LONDON, Aug 12 : Formula One newcomers Cadillac sacked founding principal Graeme Lowdon after half a season on Wednesday and replaced him with Polish-French engineer Marcin Budkowski in a move they admitted had been planned behind the scenes for some time.Budkowski, 49, has held positions at a number of teams

LONDON, Aug 12 : Formula One newcomers Cadillac sacked founding principal Graeme Lowdon after half a season on Wednesday and replaced him with Polish-French engineer Marcin Budkowski in a move they admitted had been planned behind the scenes for some time.Budkowski, 49, has held positions at a number of teams

Marcin Budkowski, previously executive director of Alpine, has replaced Lowdon at the debutant F1 outfit

Marcin Budkowski, previously executive director of Alpine, has replaced Lowdon at the debutant F1 outfit