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Ex-Formula 1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner has conceded that his departure from Haas at the end of last season should
At the beginning of the year, Haas announced that Steiner, who had been with the team since the start, would not have his contract extended as team boss. Gene Haas stated that the decision to promote Ayao Komatsu over Steiner was driven by a focus on engineering at the core of the team. Reports indicated that Steiner and Gene Haas clashed on the future direction of the team, with Gene Haas hesitant to increase personal investment. While Steiner initially found the decision surprising, he has come to accept that the timing was right for him to move on. Steiner revealed that stepping away from Haas gave him clarity and a new perspective on his career in F1. Despite the team’s success in 2018, Haas struggled in recent seasons, prompting Steiner to realize the team’s limitations under the current model. Looking ahead, Steiner hinted at a potential return to F1 management under the right circumstances, emphasizing the need for the right project. Haas earned their first point with Komatsu in charge as Kevin Magnussen’s tactical approach in Saudi Arabia benefitted Nico Hulkenberg.
