Guenther Steiner Departs from Haas F1, Ayao Komatsu Steps in as Team Principal

Following a series of poor results, Haas F1 undergoes leadership change, raising questions about the team's future direction and ambitions.

Guenther Steiner, the team principal of Haas F1, has departed from the team, leaving questions about the long-term ambitions of its owner, Gene Haas.
Steiner's departure means the American team will go into a new season not under Steiner's popular stewardship for the first time since its debut in 2016.
Steiner's departure comes after a series of poor results for Haas F1, with the team finishing last in the previous season.
Director of engineering Ayao Komatsu, who started with Haas as chief race engineer in its 2016 debut season, will now oversee the competition elements as team principal.
Haas F1 plans to hire a European-based chief operating officer to manage non-competition matters from the team factory in Banbury, England.