Former Haas crew principal Guenther Steiner has revealed that he could be open to taking over a brand new function in Formulation 1, supplied one key situation is met.
The Italian-American supervisor brings a long time of expertise on the highest degree of motorsport, with a profession that has included a number of outstanding roles in Formulation 1. Steiner served as Managing Director at Jaguar Racing from 2001 to 2003 earlier than shifting to Purple Bull Racing, the place he labored as Technical Operations Director between 2005 and 2006.
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He later grew to become one of many central figures behind Haas’ entry into F1, main the American outfit as crew principal from its creation in 2014 till his departure on the finish of 2023. Extra not too long ago, Steiner has launched into a brand new chapter exterior Formulation 1, changing into CEO and co-owner of the Tech3 MotoGP crew in 2026.
Steiner open to F1 comeback however just for the fitting undertaking
Showing as a visitor on the As much as Pace podcast, Steiner defined that he would take into account returning to Formulation 1 provided that the fitting undertaking got here alongside, slightly than merely accepting one other job within the sport. He confused that a lot of his profession over the previous 20 years has revolved round initiatives that permit him to construct and form one thing himself, as a traditional function wouldn’t present the extent of pleasure he’s searching for.
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“I’ll come again if there’s a undertaking I like I all the time say, simply to return and do a job, no. There are such a lot of issues I love to do. Should you take a look at me, the final 10, 15, and even 20 years, it was all the time initiatives. It was not going for a job, as a result of simply doing a job, it is truly…I would not say boring to me, however there may be not sufficient pleasure.”
For Steiner, any potential return would subsequently want to supply a real problem and provides him the liberty to affect the course of the undertaking. He additionally made clear that the title connected to the place could be of little significance, with the character of the problem itself finally figuring out whether or not he would have an interest.
“It must be one thing which actually challenges me. A undertaking means one thing you’ll be able to form your self what to do. Not simply getting into, as a result of I do not reside by a job title. I could not care much less concerning the job title.”
Steiner warns of ‘danger’ if F1 strikes 2026 finale to Europe
Talking on the Purple Flags podcast, the previous Haas crew principal highlighted the climate as the primary impediment to holding a European race so late within the 12 months. With the season finale scheduled for the closing levels of the calendar, Steiner believes circumstances in November or December would make Europe an unsuitable different.
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The Italian-American additionally pointed to the monetary implications of discovering a alternative. In his view, Formulation 1 can not merely select one other circuit to take care of the variety of races, as any extra occasion would additionally must generate ample income and make monetary sense for the groups.
Steiner believes the obtainable choices are subsequently restricted. He advised that Malaysia’s addition to the calendar supplies F1 with some safety by guaranteeing the season nonetheless options greater than 20 Grands Prix, though Stefano Domenicali would ideally just like the championship to include a minimum of 22 rounds. Discovering an acceptable venue for a possible twenty second race on the finish of the 12 months, nevertheless, might show troublesome.
