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Following the sacking of Guenther Steiner and the appointment of Ayao Komatsu to the Team Principal role at Haas, it continues an emerging trend that has been occurring in Formula 1.
With Ayao Komatsu’s promotion to Team Principal at Haas Formula 1, the team is following a trend of engineering backgrounds taking on leadership roles in the sport. While responsible for the car’s performance, these figures may not be the spokesperson for the team or solely bear the responsibility to perform at a high level. Haas has struggled in recent seasons, finishing at the bottom of the Constructors’ Championship twice in the last three years. In an effort to initiate change, Guenther Steiner has been replaced as team boss, and Komatsu has been tasked with leading the team’s improvement. This move highlights the importance of bringing technical knowledge to the forefront of the team. In contrast, other successful team principals like Toto Wolff (Mercedes) and Christian Horner (Red Bull) do not come from engineering backgrounds.
