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Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal, Haas F1 Team, has joined the lineup of featured speakers for the 5th Annual Race Industry Week, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 2–5, 2024. No charge to …
Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of Haas F1 Team, is a featured speaker at the 5th Annual Race Industry Week happening from December 2 to 5, 2024. The event is free to attend, and registration can be done by clicking here. Race Industry Week is organized by EPARTRADE, RACER, and SPEED SPORT. Ayao Komatsu recently transitioned to the role of Team Principal at MoneyGram Haas F1 Team for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 Championship, after holding positions as Chief Race Engineer and Director of Engineering. Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu’s interest in racing began with MotoGP in his hometown, eventually leading him to Formula 1 and a career in engineering within the sport. Komatsu’s journey in motorsport started with a degree in Automotive Engineering from Loughborough University in England, followed by hands-on experience at Lotus Engineering and subsequently working with Takuma Sato in British F3. His path to Formula 1 took shape through various opportunities and connections in the industry, leading him to his current position as Team Principal at Haas F1 Team.
