Cadillac Hires Lewis Hamilton's Right-Hand Man for Major F1 Role

Marc Hynes, a long-time ally of the seven-time champion, joins Cadillac's new F1 team as chief racing officer.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Cadillac's new Formula 1 team has announced the hiring of Marc Hynes, a long-time ally of seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, as its chief racing officer. Hynes helped create Hamilton's Project 44 initiative and previously worked with Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon. In his new role, Hynes will oversee the team's racing operations and driver roster, which includes Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, and Cadillac reserve driver Zhou Guanyu.

Why it matters

Hynes' hiring is a significant move for Cadillac as they enter their debut F1 season. His experience and connections in the sport, particularly with Hamilton, will be valuable in helping the new team establish itself on the grid. The team's diverse driver lineup also suggests a focus on performance and competitiveness from the outset.

The details

Hynes, who co-owns the Equals Management Company with Lowdon, will be responsible for ensuring "peak performance" across Cadillac's racing operations. He will oversee the team's driver roster, which includes race drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, as well as test driver Colton Herta and reserve driver Zhou Guanyu. Hynes previously worked with Lowdon at the Manor F1 team, where he won the 1999 British F3 title.

  • Cadillac revealed its striking black and white livery for the 2026 season during the NFL's Super Bowl on February 11, 2026.
  • Cadillac's new F1 car made its track debut on the first day of the second pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.

The players

Marc Hynes

A long-time ally of seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, Hynes helped create the Briton's Project 44 initiative and previously worked with Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon.

Graeme Lowdon

The team principal of Cadillac's new Formula 1 team, Lowdon previously worked with Marc Hynes at the Manor F1 team.

Lewis Hamilton

The seven-time Formula 1 champion, with whom Marc Hynes has had a long-standing alliance.

Sergio Perez

One of the race drivers for Cadillac's new Formula 1 team.

Valtteri Bottas

One of the race drivers for Cadillac's new Formula 1 team.

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What they’re saying

“Building a new team in Formula 1 is a rare challenge, and I'm excited to help shape the culture, processes, and performance standards from the very beginning. We have a strong and diverse driver line-up, and my focus will be on creating the clarity, alignment, and discipline needed to allow everyone - drivers and engineers alike - to perform at their very best.”

— Marc Hynes, Chief Racing Officer, Cadillac F1 Team (si.com)

“Marc brings an exceptional combination of racing experience, strategic understanding, and people management to the team. His ability to connect drivers, engineers, and leadership will be critical as we establish ourselves on the grid. As we enter our debut season, having someone of Marc's calibre guiding our racing operations is a major asset for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team.”

— Graeme Lowdon, Team Principal, Cadillac F1 Team (si.com)

What’s next

Cadillac's new F1 car will continue its pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, with further sessions scheduled for this week and next week ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

The takeaway

Cadillac's hiring of Marc Hynes, a trusted ally of Lewis Hamilton, signals the team's ambition to be competitive from the outset of their Formula 1 debut. Hynes' experience and connections in the sport will be crucial as Cadillac looks to establish itself as a force to be reckoned with on the grid.