GM Bolsters Cadillac Racing Leadership with F1 and EV Expertise

GM Bolsters Cadillac Racing Leadership with F1 and EV Expertise

By Michael Harrison

January 15, 2025 at 01:56 AM

GM Motorsports has reinforced Cadillac Racing's leadership team with strategic appointments for its prototype racing programs, emphasizing their commitment to motorsports excellence.

Race car speeds around track

Race car speeds around track

Key appointments include:

  • Keely Bosn as Program Manager, overseeing both IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship programs

  • Xavier Marcos Padros as Technical Director, managing engineering and car performance. Padros brings extensive experience from Formula 1 (Ferrari, HRT, Williams) and NASCAR (Richard Childress Racing)

  • Sean O'Shea as Propulsion Manager, leading development of the 5.5-liter Cadillac V8 engine and electric motor components. O'Shea's background includes Bosch Motorsport, Mazda's diesel program, and GM's EV initiatives

These appointments reflect GM's increased investment in global motorsports, using racing as a platform to enhance engineering capabilities and leadership skills in a competitive environment. The restructuring aims to strengthen GM's position in both IMSA and WEC competitions while advancing their automotive technology development.

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