Steiner out of Haas as Komatsu takes F1 team principal role

The shock news was announced by the US-owned outfit on Wednesday in the wake of a poor 2023 season that saw it finish 10th and last in the constructors’ world championship.

Steiner’s contract was up for renewal at the end of the year, and team owner Gene Haas opted not to extend it.

As previously reported, former technical director Simone Resta has also left the team in a decision that predates Steiner’s departure.

Steiner, who formulated…