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Ex-Haas Formula 1 boss Guenther Steiner has taken the American squad to court over missing funds that he believes he
Court documents submitted in Mecklenburg, North Carolina reveal that Steiner alleges he is owed commissions for the years 2021-2023, claiming Haas violated the terms of his employment agreement by not paying him. Haas F1 decided not to renew Steiner’s contract at the beginning of the period in question. Steiner asserts that Haas is withholding the money he is rightfully owed under the agreement. He also accuses Haas of exploiting his image for financial gain, particularly through his presence in the popular Netflix series “Drive to Survive.” The lawsuit contends that Haas does not have the right to continue using Steiner’s name, image, or likeness for publicity or profit after his employment ended. Steiner maintains that he has not been compensated for the unauthorized use of his personal brand by the racing team.