Cadillac are wasting no time in their quest to climb the Formula 1 grid, shaking up their technical leadership with a trio of heavyweight appointments drawn straight from the sport's established powerhouses. The newest squad on the grid has secured key personnel from Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes as part of a long-term development push aimed at building a robust foundation.
Now, let me tell you, this team is dead serious about moving forward. This recruitment wave follows a major management switch that saw Marcin Budkowski replace Graeme Lowdon as Team Principal, leaning heavily on Budkowski's background with multiple championship-winning squads. The latest senior roster additions bring genuine race-winning pedigree into the building.
First up is Craig Skinner, who steps in as Chief Development Engineer. Skinner arrives after spending 20 years with Red Bull as their Chief Designer, playing a direct role in their back-to-back titles secured between 2021 and 2024. At Cadillac, his task will be bridging the gap between concept, design, analysis, and delivery.
Over in the wind tunnel, the aerodynamics group will be led by Eric Blandin as Head of Aerodynamics. Blandin brings over 11 years of Formula 1 experience, having previously served as Chief Aerodynamicist at Mercedes and Deputy Technical Director at Aston Martin. Rounding out this trio is Tim Lean, taking over as Chief Engineer for Aerodynamics Modelling and Simulation. Lean brings expertise from five years as principal aerodynamicist at Ferrari, alongside previous stints with McLaren and Red Bull.
An official team statement emphasized that these arrivals mark a crucial milestone in their technical evolution, designed to reinforce leadership across vehicle development and aerodynamics. Budkowski pointed out that gathering such seasoned leadership is vital for forging a strongly integrated technical organization capable of improving on-track performance. These incoming figures will officially join the team over the coming months.
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