Guenther Steiner reflects on Haas F1 tenure, says he stayed too long
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:07 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Guenther Steiner, the former Haas F1 team principal, expressed that he remained with the team for "two years too long" during a discussion on the High Performance podcast. Steiner, who played a key role in establishing Haas ahead of its 2016 F1 debut, parted ways with the team at the end of the 2023 season following the non-renewal of his contract. His tenure has sparked discussions about the team's future and leadership direction. Steiner's comments about his departure may influence the team's rebuilding efforts as they look to improve performance in the upcoming seasons.
- •Guenther Steiner led Haas F1 from its inception in 2016.
- •He left his position at the end of the 2023 season.
- •Steiner spoke on the High Performance podcast about his tenure.
- •His comments suggest potential changes in team strategy.
- 3:07 PMMotorsport.com — Guenther Steiner admits he stayed at Haas F1 team "two years too long"
"Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has admitted that he stayed at the American outfit "two years too long". Steiner, who built the team from scratch ahead of its 2016 F1 debut with the backing of team owner Gene Haas, left the role at the end of the 2023 season when his contract was not renewed. Speaking on the High Performance podcast, Steiner reflected on his tenure and ...Keep reading
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