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- Christian Horner Cadillac team principal remains a pipe dream, the new F1 outfit says
- Cadillac is set to join Formula 1 in 2026 after years of pushing the FIA to approve its bid
- Horner was sacked unceremoniously by Red Bull in July, 2025
Christian Horner Cadillac team principal remains a pipe dream, the new F1 outfit says.
Cadillac is set to join Formula 1 in 2026 after years of pushing the FIA to approve its bid. It becomes the 11th team to join the constructor’s championship.
Horner was sacked unceremoniously by Red Bull in July, 2025. It was a big surprise to him and the entire team.
Cadillac F1 team recently picked former Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas and ex-Red Bull driver Sergio Perez as the team’s lead drivers.
Their experience in the F1 circuit makes Cadillac a formidable competitor starting 2026. There was speculation that Horner would join the new Formula 1 team in 2026.
Is Christian Horner Cadillac Team Principal Real?
With the new developments in F1, Christian Horner Cadillac team principal news is trending. However, he is not the new team principal of this outfit.
Sacked Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. Photo/Sky News
Dan Towriss, the CEO of Cadillac F1 maintained that the team isn’t interested in Horner in any capacity. Towriss said that he is not holding any talks with the former Red Bull CEO and team principal.
The Cadillac F1 CEO said he is fully behind Graeme Lowdon, the team principal of the 11th Formula One team.
Backing Lowdon is unquestionably the right call. However, Towriss came off a little bit dismissive, an indication of unfamiliarity in handling rumours and conflict in the Formula One world.
Who is the Team Principal for Cadillac?
Graeme Lowdon is the Cadillac team principal. Lowdon is a British national whose professional life revolves around motorsport. He studied mechanical engineering, and started off his career as a mechanical engineer in the energy sector.
Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon. Photo/Huddle up Substack
He then spread his business skills into the tech sector through Nomad Digital, a company that introduced Wi-Fi on trains.
Lowdon loved racing so much that he co-founded Eiger Racing and was recruited to Manor Motorsport. He was led to Formula 1 in Virgin Racing, which later rebranded to Marussia.
In light of Christian Horner Cadillac team principal, many people wondered if Lowdon matches Horner’s F1 experience.
Between 2010 and 2015, the British engineer held the dual roles of CEO and Sporting Director, of Marussia (formerly Virgin Racing).
He successfully steered the team in a highly competitive racing grid. General Motors he consulted him extensively about its F1 debut plans.
The American motor manufacturer is powering Cadillac F1 ahead of its 2026 F1 debut.
Why Did Red Bull Fire Horner?
Red Bull driver Liam Lawson, 23, with team principal Christian Horner. Lawson has had a troubling season so far. Photo/GP Fans
While Red Bull didn’t disclose the real reason for firing Horner, it’s believed that his misconduct in 2024 pushed Red Bull Racing to kicking him out.
Horner, who had served Red Bull for 20 years, was accused of inappropriate s3xual behaviour with a female Red Bull employee.
She launched an official complaint with the team, but was later fired as Horner was absolved of any wrongdoing. This is despite glaring evidence of suggestive messages on WhatsApp.
Further, friction with senior figures in the team such as Helmut Marko, and other team members sealed his fate. Horner termed his sacking as ‘shocking.’
Despite Christian Horner Cadillac team principal rumours, Lowdon is optimistic of a great start with this F1 team.
He is hopeful in Bottas and Perez delivering the championship for the American team given their experience.
