Guenther Steiner spills the beans on his Red Bull exit over ‘disagreement’ 

Guenther Steiner was team principal of Red Bull's NASCAR campaign from 2005 to 2008, enjoying some mediocre success.

Guenther Steiner spills the beans on his Red Bull exit over ‘disagreement’ 

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Guenther Steiner has a long history with management positions in motor racing championships. The Italian-American has spanned many teams in F1, in addition to involvement with squads outside of the pinnacle of motorsport. 

A significant role Steiner has played came back in 2005. Steiner was the team principal for the Red Bull Racing team in NASCAR, leading the team to one victory. In 2008, Steiner left the team from a coveted position but has dismissed any rumors that ill intent was the cause of his departure.

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We didn’t fall out. We disagreed on how to go forward. I had a plan, and they disagreed so we parted company.
Steiner said, as reported by The Athletic.

Steiner is now the team principal for Haas F1, the only American team on the grid. Though the team may not be successful in the sport, they have good representation in the media, with a major role in the Netflix series Drive to Survive.

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Guenther Steiner changes stance on young drivers after Oscar Piastri success

Guenther Steiner has been principal of the Haas F1 team since it joined the sport in 2014. Haas accepted rookies for most of its time in F1, but after Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin both failing to impress, Steiner decided not to give the Haas seats to young drivers.

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Oscar Piastri, the McLaren rookie in the 2023 season, surprised many with a strong showing throughout the year. Steiner has claimed that he may have changed his mind about allowing rookie drivers in the squad, saying younger drivers may have potential.

We saw that in 2023 with Oscar Piastri. Before that, we were all doubtful about rookies, but he came in and did well right away. So now you’re thinking, ‘Okay, it worked with Piastri, why wouldn’t it work for someone else too?
Guenther Steiner said, as reported by formule1.nl

Haas does have a viable rookie option for the 2024 season. Oliver Bearman, a British talent currently in Formula 2, has been considered by Haas to drive for them in the 2025 season, should one of their current drivers be released.

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