Cadillac F1 removes Graeme Lowdon as team boss before 2026 debut

Losing your team principal before you've even turned a wheel in anger is a significant red flag for any new F1 entry, and Bottas — who has a seat in this car — publicly validating the 'something needed to change' narrative makes it harder for Cadillac to frame this as routine restructuring. The timing matters: 2026 is close enough that leadership continuity should be a priority, not a liability. Bottas has skin in the game here, so his candour either reflects genuine confidence that the shake-up is corrective, or it's a careful way of acknowledging instability without torching his own ride. Either way, a driver publicly endorsing a management clear-out at his own team is not a sign of a programme running smoothly.