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Guenther Steiner

Guenther Steiner is an Italian-American motorsport engineer and former Formula One team principal, best known for leading the Haas F1 Team from its debut in 2016 until 2023.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Guenther Steiner is an Italian-American motorsport engineer and former Formula One team principal, best known for leading the Haas F1 Team from its debut in 2016 until 2023. He has also held senior roles at Jaguar Racing and Red Bull Racing, and later moved into media and MotoGP team ownership.

Early life and motorsport career

Steiner was born in Merano, Italy, on 7 April 1965. He built his career in motorsport engineering and management before entering Formula One. He worked in rally and racing programmes before moving into F1 leadership roles.

Formula One career

Steiner joined Jaguar Racing in 2001 as managing director. After Red Bull purchased the team, he served as technical operations director for Red Bull Racing. He became team principal of Haas F1 Team, leading the team from its debut in 2016 until his departure in 2023.

Public profile

Steiner gained wide public recognition through his prominent role in Netflix's Drive to Survive. His direct speaking style made him one of the sport's most visible personalities.

Later work

After leaving Haas, Steiner expanded into broadcasting, commentary, ambassadorial work, and authorship. In 2025, he became involved in MotoGP team ownership, taking the role of CEO and owner of Red Bull KTM Tech3 through an investment consortium.

Key facts

  • Steiner led Haas F1 Team from its entry into Formula One in 2016 until his departure in 2023.
  • He previously worked for Jaguar Racing and Red Bull Racing in senior management and technical roles.
  • He gained wide public recognition through Netflix's Drive to Survive.
  • In 2025, he became involved in MotoGP team ownership through Red Bull KTM Tech3.
  • He has also worked as a broadcaster, commentator, and author after leaving Haas.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know Steiner through Formula One coverage in Canada and through Drive to Survive, which broadened F1's North American audience.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Guenther Steiner?
He is an Italian-American motorsport engineer and former Formula One team principal, best known for leading Haas F1 Team.
What teams did he work for in Formula One?
He worked for Jaguar Racing, Red Bull Racing, and Haas F1 Team in senior leadership and technical roles.
When did he lead Haas?
He led Haas F1 Team from its debut in 2016 until his departure in 2023.
Why is he widely known outside motorsport?
He became a prominent public figure through his role in Netflix's Drive to Survive.
What is he doing now?
He is involved in media work and became CEO and owner of Red Bull KTM Tech3 in MotoGP.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guenther_Steiner
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, F1 roles, Haas tenure, later Tech3 ownership claim
  2. Formula 1 — https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-guenther-steiner-leaves-haas-team-principal-ayao-komatsu.EoHIsZH1SbRkJMSKJ8h3I
    Supports: Departure from Haas and replacement by Ayao Komatsu
  3. Formula 1 — https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/former-haas-boss-steiner-enters-motogp-as-he-leads-team-acquisition.14PKNuuDoZAK59kEaJOCZn
    Supports: MotoGP consortium leadership and CEO role at Red Bull KTM Tech3
  4. Motorsport Magazine — https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/january-2026/102/guenther-steiner-f1-again-never-say-never/
    Supports: Career timeline including Prodrive, M-Sport, Jaguar, Red Bull, Haas, and media profile