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Haas F1 team owner Gene Haas has explained why he opted for an in-house replacement for Guenther Steiner, rather than turning to one of the experienced team principals on the market.
Guenther Steiner has left his position as team principal of the Haas Formula 1 team after 10 years with immediate effect. This decision comes after Haas finished last in the constructors’ championship in the 2023 season. Ayao Komatsu, the former director of engineering, has taken over as the team principal. Haas decided to promote from within rather than hiring an experienced team principal from outside, as they prefer to have people they know and trust in key positions. The team hopes that this change in leadership will bring about better performances in the upcoming season.
