Guenther Steiner

Guenther Steiner is an Italian-American motorsport engineer and former team principal of the Haas F1 Team, renowned for his candid and often colorful language. Born on April 7, 1965, in Merano, South Tyrol, Italy, Steiner began his motorsport career in rallying in the 1980s, working as a mechanic for the Mazda Rally Team Europe. He later held significant roles with Prodrive, M-Sport, and Red Bull Racing, before joining Haas F1 Team in 2014 as team principal. Under his leadership, Haas made a notable debut in Formula 1 in 2016, scoring points in their first race .

Throughout his tenure at Haas, Steiner became a fan favorite, particularly due to his appearances on Netflix's Drive to Survive, where his unfiltered and humorous commentary gained widespread attention. Despite the team's challenges, including financial constraints and driver controversies, Steiner's leadership and personality left a lasting impact on the sport. In 2023, after a decade with Haas, he departed the team, citing differences in vision and investment priorities .

Since leaving Haas, Guenther Steiner has embraced new ventures, including a speaking tour titled "Guenther Steiner: Unfiltered" and a role as brand ambassador for Buffalo Trace Bourbon. He also owns a luxury villa in his hometown of Merano, Italy, named Villa Steiner, which features suites inspired by iconic F1 circuits . Known for his straightforward approach and memorable quotes, Steiner remains a prominent figure in the motorsport community.

Notable Quotes:

"You can say what you want, you can have an opinion, but don't show it off when you're an intern, when you're 22."

"The two things that every adult has in common is an opinion and an arsehole, and when the two meet, bullshit suddenly appears."

"I know I'm not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm actually OK with who I am. If you don't like it, tough shit."