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Who is Ayao Komatsu? All to know about the new Haas F1 team boss
The Haas Formula 1 team has announced the departure of team principal Guenther Steiner and his replacement, Ayao Komatsu, following their poor performance and last-place finish in the 2023 F1 constructors’ championship. Komatsu, a 47-year-old native of Tokyo, studied Automotive Engineering in the UK and has been working in various roles in F1 since then. He joined Haas F1 in 2016 as the team’s trackside engineering director and has now been promoted to team principal for the 2024 season. Komatsu’s appointment marks a change in approach for Haas, as he brings a technical and statistical perspective, while Steiner was known more for his management skills. This decision also reflects team owner Gene Haas’s desire for a more efficient use of resources and improved performance within the budget.
