Guenther Steiner secures new job in F1 after Haas exit
The popular team principal was sacked by Haas after eight seasons leading the American team in Formula 1
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner will return to work in F1 as a pundit for German broadcaster RTL.
Steiner lost his job at Haas in January after eight seasons leading the American team in Formula 1, with team owner Gene Haas opting for a change with trackside engineering director Ayao Komatsu promoted to team boss.
Yet Steiner, known for his colourful language and entertaining appearances on Netflix’s Drive to Survive, has now found a new job with RTL, who broadcast F1 in Germany.
Steiner will be in the paddock for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend and will attend seven races with RTL.
The Italian-American will also work for Australian TV network Channel 10 at the Australian Grand Prix next month.
Steiner said of his new role: “Formula 1 is competition at the highest level, on the racetrack and in the paddock. How are the drivers’ performances to be assessed and what does that mean for the organisations behind them?
“I’m looking forward to examining these processes with this strong on-air team and sharing my analysis of the racing action.”
RTL programme director Inga Leschek added: “With Guenther Steiner, we have succeeded in getting a long-standing manager and Formula 1 insider directly from the paddock in front of the RTL microphones, who will enrich our live broadcasts with up-to-date insights and plain language.”
Steiner, 58, is also in line to be a producer on a new “single-camera workplace comedy” show on US broadcaster CBS, as announced last year.
The first race of the season is this Saturday, 2 March.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments