Cadillac Boss Explains Sudden Team Principal Change

"It was not a mutual decision," Tauris confirmed. "The process began several months ago: we were really thinking about what the next phase for Cadillac Formula 1 would be, what the right timing was, what that would look like, and what the capabilities of different people were. We were delighted with the conversation with Marcin and how our relationship developed. So, with Graham, we spoke this morning, so from that perspective, the conversation is very recent.""But there's no easy way to make this transition in Formula 1. Can you imagine the press reaction if Marcin had been walking around the factory for a tour or having these conversations? At that point, it becomes destabilizing, and that's why it's important to respect the position of the leadership that is in place at that time. So, it shortens the decision-making process, the timeframe, and how these things happen. It makes it look sharper than it would otherwise. But that's the nature of Formula 1, and that's how it had to happen.""I don't think it's fair to say he was here temporarily. Everything is a function of performance and how things have evolved. These will certainly be discussions that will remain between me and Graham – where our views aligned and where they didn't. What I can say is that I have immense respect for what has been achieved. For me and for Graham, this isn't a temporary period, but almost a four-year period of planning, building, and executing all the elements.""So, the timing was right based on the circumstances that exist both in the sport and within the team, and this is the right time and place to take this step forward. Every time we make a transition in Formula 1, as you know, it's very difficult. It's very difficult to keep it a secret, that there haven't been countless leaks. But here we are. Again, we are very grateful to Graham for what he brought to the team, and we are very excited about Marcin's leadership and the future of Cadillac," Tauris added.