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Nico Hulkenberg found out about Guether Steiner’s Haas departure via a phone call with Gene Haas, and has explained his shock behind it.
In January, it was announced that Team Principal Guenther Steiner would be leaving Haas ahead of the 2024 season after a disappointing campaign last year. Steiner played a crucial role in founding the team and was replaced by engineering chief Ayao Komatsu. The team has unveiled their new car, the VF-24, for the upcoming season. Driver Nico Hulkenberg expressed his surprise at Steiner’s departure but emphasized his good relationship with him. He acknowledged Steiner’s significant contribution to the team commercially and the success of the Netflix series. Haas is now focused on moving forward and rebuilding without Steiner.
