Sergio Perez has only been with Cadillac for a few months, but already rumors are swirling that he might bolt before the season even ends. Now, the team’s brand new boss is stepping in to address the speculation head-on.
Cadillac just dropped a bombshell by naming Marcin Budkowski as their new team principal, effective immediately. He takes over for Graeme Lowdon, who helped launch the American squad into Formula 1 but is now out of the picture.
Budkowski didn’t waste any time speaking up about the chatter surrounding Perez’s future. The Mexican driver was paired with Valtteri Bottas for Cadillac’s debut season, but whispers suggest he could be eyeing the exit door.
Meanwhile, the team is also grooming IndyCar star Colton Herta for a potential F1 seat. He’s been moved to F2 to sharpen his skills, with hopes he’ll become the American anchor Cadillac needs long-term.
While the F1 paddock enjoys a two-week summer shutdown, Lewis Hamilton is reportedly staying in the zone, training hard instead of relaxing. It seems the seven-time champion isn’t taking any chances.
Stefano Domenicali, the F1 CEO, has been openly critical of Max Verstappen lately, but he’s betting big on next year’s rule changes to win back the Dutch driver’s enthusiasm. The adjustments are meant to bring the sport back to its roots and address driver frustrations.
Over at McLaren, team boss Andrea Stella is feeling optimistic about their title hopes as the 2025 season winds down. He believes the team is in a strong position to challenge for glory.
But with a new boss, a driver in flux, and a rookie waiting in the wings, what will Cadillac’s next move be?
