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Guenther Steiner has left the Haas Formula 1 team in a bombshell announcement that’s created another first-time F1 team boss. But just how big a loss is Steiner to Haas and where should it go from here?
Guenther Steiner unexpectedly announced his departure from the Haas Formula 1 team, leaving Ayao Komatsu as his replacement. This development could determine whether the team remains under Gene Haas’ ownership or is sold. Steiner played a crucial role in the team’s unique model, but it seems Haas was unwilling to invest as much as Steiner believed was necessary for competitiveness. Steiner’s departure could result in Haas losing its identity and becoming an underachiever. His popularity as a personality on Drive to Survive and his ability to secure partnerships will be greatly missed. This change also emphasizes the perception that Haas is drifting rather than capitalizing on the opportunities in F1.
