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Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner may be prevented from making a speedy return to the F1 paddock due to a rumoured clause in his contract.
The Italian team leader, who had been with the US-based team for 10 years, left his position suddenly and unexpectedly last Wednesday. It has been revealed that his contract had expired at the end of a difficult year for the team, and Haas decided not to renew it. Steiner learned of the decision in a phone call with team owner Gene Haas between Christmas and New Year’s. There are rumors of an “anti-competition signing arrangement” that may prevent a quick return to F1 for Steiner. However, Steiner remains calm about his future and is not in a rush to make a decision.
