Valtteri Bottas has broken his silence on Cadillac's management overhaul, which saw Graeme Lowdon replaced by Marcin Budkowski as team principal. The Finn admitted a change was necessary, though he was surprised by the abruptness of the decision.
The shock news broke during the summer shutdown, with former Alpine executive Budkowski taking over from Lowdon. The move was kept under wraps so tightly that even the drivers were only informed moments before the official announcement.
According to Bottas, the team had been grappling with persistent issues, particularly with the brakes. "I think something needed to change," he said. "Some issues we've had have been just dragging along. But I didn't quite expect such a big change. I was expecting more stuff happening in the factory."
Bottas also highlighted the cultural difference in leadership styles. "The American way can be more reactive and sudden than the European way of leading the team. They are not afraid of changing people suddenly if they see it could be good for the future," he added.
Despite the circumstances, Bottas paid tribute to Lowdon's foundational work. "It's a real shame it's Graeme who had to go, because he's a friend of mine. But he did a great job setting up the team and getting ready for the first race. I take my hat off for that," he said.
Meanwhile, teammate Sergio Perez welcomed the fresh perspective. "Graeme is part of the history of this team, and I wish him well. Marcin brings a new perspective that's exciting," Perez commented. "This shows Cadillac is really willing to move the team forward as quickly as possible, even in our first year."
The decision underscores Cadillac's ambition to compete at the highest level, with hopes that the management change will address the inconsistent performance in their debut season.
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