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Guenther Steiner says Haas rejected his plans before leaving F1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:34 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Guenther Steiner says Haas rejected his plans before leaving F1

Summary

Guenther Steiner, the former team principal of Haas F1, claimed that his proposals to improve the team's performance were dismissed prior to his departure in 2023. Appearing on The High Performance Podcast, Steiner stated that he felt unwelcome when presenting new ideas. His plan included upgrading Haas' Banbury facility and implementing modern machinery, which he believed were crucial for growth. Despite his departure, Haas has since improved its performance, finishing with 58 points in 2024 and 79 points in 2025, leaving Steiner's criticisms under scrutiny. Currently, Haas sits seventh in the 2026 standings.

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•Guenther Steiner left Haas F1 in 2023 after eight seasons.
•He claims his improvement plans were not embraced by the team.
•Steiner’s proposals included a new factory and updated equipment.
•Haas scored 58 points in 2024 and 79 in 2025 under new leadership.
•The team is currently seventh in the 2026 standings.

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9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Guenther Steiner Reveals Haas Rejected His Plans Before His F1 Departure

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Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says the TGR Haas F1 team rejected his plan to escape the back of the grid, claiming new ideas were not welcome before his 2023 departure. Speaking on the Aug. 17 episode of The…
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