F1 | Lewis Hamilton’s longtime manager takes new role with Ferrari-linked team. From Hamilton to Cadillac: Marc Hynes named Chief Racing Officer for 2026 F1 debut.

Marc Hynes, the longtime manager of Lewis Hamilton, has decided to take on a new role with one of Ferrari’s client teams in Formula 1.

Recently, news emerged that Lewis Hamilton’s management team was undergoing changes, with Marc Hynes ending his direct relationship with the seven-time world champion. Speculation suggested he would take on a new role within the F1 paddock, and this has now been officially confirmed.

New role for Lewis Hamilton’s former manager

Through an official press release, Cadillac announced that Marc Hynes will serve as the new Chief Racing Officer for the team in its debut Formula 1 season. His responsibilities will include ensuring all procedures are executed effectively, coordinating the work of drivers and engineers, and strengthening the collaboration between the technical and sporting departments to create the most efficient and competitive working environment possible.

“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 lineup, and my goal is to provide the clarity, alignment, and discipline needed to allow everyone—drivers and engineers alike—to perform at their absolute best,” Marc Hynes said following the announcement.

Graeme Lowdon, team principal of the American squad, also commented on the news: “Marc brings an exceptional combination of racing experience, strategic understanding, and people management skills to the team. His ability to connect drivers, engineers, and leadership will be crucial as we establish ourselves on the grid. Having someone of Marc’s caliber leading our sporting operations represents an enormous added value for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team.”

Marc Hynes’ transition from Lewis Hamilton’s personal management to a leadership role at Cadillac highlights the significant shuffling of talent as the 2026 grid takes shape. By joining a Ferrari-powered newcomer, Hynes brings veteran expertise to Cadillac’s inaugural project, bridging the gap between high-level driver management and technical operations. This move not only strengthens the American team’s infrastructure but also maintains a fascinating, albeit indirect, link between Hynes and the Ferrari ecosystem as the sport enters its newest technological era.