Cadillac F1 announces high-profile signing of former Miami GP president ahead of 2026 F1 debut

The Cadillac Formula 1 team, which is set for its debut in the championship in 2026, has announced the signing of former Miami Grand Prix president Tyler Epp as global head of commercial strategy.

Epp served as president of the Miami Grand Prix from its inaugural race in 2022. The race at the Hard Rock Stadium has gone from strength to strength since joining the F1 calendar, attracting sell-out crowds and drawing in four of the five largest live US TV audiences in the history of the championship. Earlier this year, the Miami Grand Prix signed a contract extension, which will see it remain on the calendar until 2041.

Prior to his time as Miami Grand Prix president, Epp spent more than two decades in senior management across multiple sports. This included time at the Kansas City Chiefs, the San Diego Padres, Hall of Fame Racing, Sports Management Network and Chip Ganassi Racing.

“I’ve spent so much of my career in racing, and the past several years helping redefine what American motorsports can be,” said Epp. “I can’t think of a more exciting and promising opportunity to galvanize our sport in the United States and beyond than this one. The Cadillac Formula 1 Team is poised to become a global force in F1 that’s rooted in American tradition and ingenuity, I’m incredibly proud to join this effort from the very beginning.”

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CEO of Cadillac F1 team and TWG Motorsport, Dan Towriss, added: “We could not have found a better leader and visionary to build out the commercial arm of our team. His work shaping the Miami Grand Prix into one of the marquee events on the Formula 1 calendar demonstrates his unique command of the sport domestically and worldwide.”

Team principal Graeme Lowdon also commented: “It requires incredible leadership to successfully build a team from the ground up, and it takes someone exceptional to execute the type of vision and ambitions we have for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team. Tyler has a proven track record of cultivating organizations that set the standard in Formula 1, and I’m confident that his operational expertise will be a critical asset to our organization.”

Cadillac is set for its F1 debut in 2026 with drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas. IndyCar star Colton Herta has also signed with the team as the test driver.