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Will Haas’s leadership shake-up inspire an F1 revival? New team principal Ayao Komatsu is convinced he’s yet to have “seen the ceiling” for its performance potential, as he explains to a select group of media including The Race
Ayao Komatsu, the new team principal of Haas Formula 1 team, is a stark contrast to his predecessor Guenther Steiner. With a distinguished background in engineering roles at BAR/Honda, Renault/Lotus, and Haas, Komatsu brings a different kind of leadership to the team. He has a clear vision for delivering on owner Gene Haas’s objective of lifting the team off the bottom of the F1 pile. While Komatsu is soft-spoken, he knows where to draw the line in terms of what questions to answer, as he wants to share his vision with his colleagues first. Although he presents himself as an accidental team principal, he believes he is ready for the role and is excited to provide the talented individuals in the team with the right environment. Komatsu is not trying to replace Steiner’s character but wants to be the best version of himself for Gene Haas. There are hints of a difference in approach between Komatsu and Steiner, but Komatsu still acknowledges their friendship and respects Steiner’s strengths and weaknesses.
