Guenther Steiner is an Italian-American motorsport engineer and television personality. He is best known for having served as the team principal of the Haas Formula 1 Team from its inception in 2014 until the end of the 2023 season.
Early Career: Steiner has a long history in motorsport, starting in rallying before moving to Formula One. He worked for various teams, including Jolly Club and Prodrive.
Jaguar Racing/Red Bull Racing: He joined Jaguar Racing in 2001 as managing director before moving to Red%20Bull%20Racing in 2005 in a similar role. He played a key role in establishing Red Bull's technical center.
Haas F1 Team: Steiner was instrumental in establishing the Haas%20F1%20Team, the first American-led Formula 1 team in decades. He oversaw the team's entry into the sport in 2016 and served as its team principal, managing all aspects of the team's operations, from engineering and development to driver management.
"Drive to Survive" Fame: Steiner gained significant popularity through his appearances in the Netflix docuseries "Formula%201:%20Drive%20to%20Survive". His colorful language, blunt assessments, and charismatic personality made him a fan favorite. He became a meme, and his quotes were widely circulated.
Departure from Haas: In January 2024, Haas announced that Steiner would be leaving his role as team principal, replaced by Ayao Komatsu. This decision came after disagreements with team owner Gene Haas over the team's direction and investment.
Beyond F1: Following his departure, Steiner has continued to be involved in motorsport commentary and media appearances, capitalizing on his newfound fame. He released a book titled "Surviving to Drive" detailing his experiences at Haas F1.
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