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Former Haas Formula 1 boss Guenther Steiner asserts that “nobody in the team is proud to be 10th” after Gene
Haas announced on Wednesday that Gunther Steiner’s contract as team principal had not been renewed, ending his tenure since the team’s entry into F1 in 2016. This decision came after a challenging season for Haas, with the team finishing last in the Constructors’ standings with only 12 points. The team struggled with an aerodynamic concept that reached its development limit and had issues with excessive tire degradation. Despite introducing a significant update to their car, Haas continued to struggle in the later rounds of the championship. Team owner Gene Haas expressed his disappointment and embarrassment with the team’s performance, citing their technical partnership with Ferrari as a contributing factor. Steiner, on the other hand, encouraged the team to keep working hard and remain focused, believing that they can bounce back from this difficult period. He also mentioned that he was not given the chance to say goodbye to his former colleagues. Steiner questioned the effectiveness of Haas’ model in the modern era of F1, highlighting the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the budget cap and its implications on resource allocation.
