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Guenther Steiner identifies major first hurdle following motorsport career change
Guenther Steiner admitted that he is facing a significant challenge after acquiring a MotoGP team, as he feels unprepared for the new role. The announcement was made prior to the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix that a consortium led by Steiner had taken over full ownership of the Tech3 KTM squad. The restructured team will officially take charge at the beginning of the 2026 season, with the next MotoGP season kickoff scheduled for March 1 in Thailand. Steiner’s return to motorsport marks a significant comeback since leaving Haas at the end of the 2023 F1 season. In the new setup, he will serve as chairman, executive chairman, and CEO, with his partner Richard Coleman set to assume the team principal position in 2026. Steiner shared his plans on the Red Flags podcast, mentioning that while he will attend many races, he will not be present at all of them, as Richard Coleman, the team principal, will oversee most races. Steiner expressed his dedication to focusing on MotoGP, acknowledging the need to make things work and emphasizing the importance of learning and adapting to his new responsibilities.
