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Exclusive: Steiner opens up on what really happened at the Haas F1 team
After leaving Haas F1, Guenther Steiner gave his first media interviews, discussing his departure and his thoughts on his future in Formula 1. He mentioned that Gene Haas informed him through a phone call that his contract would not be extended, but Steiner holds no bitterness towards the situation. He emphasized that if Haas doesn’t want him around, he’s okay with moving on and not rushing into the next job. While not on gardening leave, Steiner is reportedly under an anti-competition signing arrangement, which prevents him from accepting offers from other teams. The poor performance of Haas in the 2023 season played a role in Steiner’s departure, with their car overheating tyres and drivers struggling to defend their grid positions.
