The Haas team principal, Guenther Steiner, has been replaced for the new Formula One season after 10 years in charge. Steiner’s removal is a blow for the sport. The Italian is one of the most colourful and charismatic characters in the paddock. He played a key role in F1’s recent surge in popularity, especially in the US.
The US-based team – whose factory is located in Banbury, Oxfordshire – announced on Wednesday the 58-year-old will be replaced by their former director of engineering Ayao Komatsu. It is understood Steiner was not sacked but that his contract, which had concluded, was not renewed.
