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Steiner out of Haas as Komatsu takes F1 team principal role
Haas F1 Team has announced the departure of team principal Guenther Steiner following a disappointing 2023 season where they finished last in the constructors’ world championship. Steiner’s contract was not renewed by team owner Gene Haas. Former technical director Simone Resta had already left the team before Steiner’s departure. There were tensions between Steiner and Haas regarding the team’s technical direction. The team’s poor performance has resulted in a decrease in their share of the F1 prize fund and a need for greater investment in the 2024 budget. Ayao Komatsu has been appointed as the new team principal with a focus on improving on-track performance and maximizing the team’s potential.
