Guenther Steiner was Mick Schumacher’s F1 team principal at Haas in 2021 and 2022.
Guenther Steiner refuted claims of trying to force Mick Schumacher out of F1 after dropping him from Haas, where he debuted in 2021 alongside Kevin Magnussen. Schumacher struggled to outperform Magnussen, scored points only twice, and had multiple costly crashes in his two seasons with Haas. He was replaced by Nico Hulkenberg in 2023 and later joined Mercedes as a reserve driver.
Steiner acknowledged the challenge for Schumacher to return to F1, citing the need for proving himself after being out for three years. Despite facing uncertainties, Steiner denied intentions of wanting Schumacher out of the sport, emphasizing the difficulties of securing a spot due to Schumacher’s limited experience. The decision to pair Schumacher and Mazepin as rookies in 2021 at Haas was made out of necessity, with Steiner admitting the benefits of having an experienced driver as a reference for development.
