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Gene Haas has given his first interview since his eponymous F1 team parted ways with Guenther Steiner, triggering questions over its future direction. Here’s a look at the main takeaways from what he had to say
Gene Haas has addressed the media for the first time since the announcement of Guenther Steiner’s departure from the Haas Formula 1 team. Haas emphasized that the team’s results have not met the desired standard, with their best finish being fifth in the constructors’ championship in 2018. Haas stated that this was an appropriate time to make a change and try a different direction due to the team’s lack of success. While Haas acknowledged that Steiner was a nice person, he did not understand why the team had a difficult end to the 2023 season and only scored one point in the final 13 races. Haas also highlighted the importance of survival and efficient spending, citing the downfall of other teams in the past as justification for their approach.
