EXCLUSIVE! "I didn't see it coming" 🤷♂️ | Guenther Steiner explains shock Haas exit
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In a Sky Sports exclusive, former team principal Guenther Steiner explains how his departure from Haas came about and admits he has to accept the decision.
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Likeable, straight talking, no politics, no bs. A rare team principal.
Legend. F1 need more like Guenther. A big loss for F1 and also Haas.
A terrible people manager
@@BianchiLuke87 A great people manager, just trying to manage terrible people.
@@advanceddarkness3A leaders job is to make “terrible people” into a team of exceptional people. Give your people the training, the tools, the target and most importantly the trust and get out of their way.
Also one that could not get HAAS to perform better.. That's the only thing that really counts in a very competitive environment like F1, how you perform with the team, and that was not good for Guenther unfortunately..
Reporter was digging but Guenther is world class. Sad to see him go but so happy to see him not lashing out and blaming anyone. Hope to see more of him around.
My word would be the reporter was "flailing".
I hate reporters who look for ghosts where there aren't any. Steiner gave an answer that essentially closes the chapter - It is Gene Hass' team, he can do with it as he sees fit. Any circumstances leading up to this becomes irrelevant. Steiners co tract was simply not extended. Why try force to get sleeze or criticism from Günther ?? This is cheap reporting from Sky Sports !!!
He’s smart enough not to burn his bridges.
@@officialWWM Steiner yes, indeed. For me it is the reporter who's behaviour is detestable. I am watching another interview with Crofty (also Sky Sports) and here the discussion is more productive and not seeking smack !!
Anger sells.
Haas is gonna regret this, that guy raked in more fan support for that team than anybody else could and he deserves any respect that there is for loyally sticking with that team for so long without being given the tools to work with. That guy even held the team together when the Mazepins were having their fingers in there.
its not about fans though he has barely produced a good season other than the first half of 2023 and 2017-18 honestly a suprise he stayed that long.
Apparently Haas doesnt care. All they wanted is the publicity. IMO, they should just leave F1. They're worthless to begin with.
@Venus-jb6el true, but I bought Haas merch solely cause of Guenther
@@Venus-jb6el what was he supposed to do? gene won't invest.
No results = go home
After what has happened he is so gracious, and he is still protecting the team! A good guy! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
What happened?? HE WAS NOT FIRED! His contract ended. He had NOTHIG to complain about.
@@nielgregory108 Gene Haas is that you? hehe
@@nielgregory108 : LOL, He was fired, even he says he was fired.
He basically founded the team, it's his baby. He did a good job with the amount of resources that he had at his disposal. Gene Haas is a joke.
@@LemtemPoktui : Gene Haas is soooo much smarter than you.
Guenther really is a class act. He managed to be honest, diplomatic and upbeat even with the interviewer fishing for scandalous soundbites.
The reporter was just doing his job. He asked questions most people are wondering about. Steiner gave his response and then the reporter moved onto his next quedtion. Why are people so easily offended when a reporter asks tough question to the main subject straight to his face? I felt Slater did this with respect too. No issue here for me.
@@tarnjeetjohal4219Steiner always approven this right.
Whay wouldn't he be??? HE WAS NOT FIRED! His contract ended. He had NOTHIG to complain about.
@@tarnjeetjohal4219 You're right that the reporter was just doing his job and it's unfair to suggest he was anything less than respectful in doing so but conversely, I think also unfair to suggest anyone took offense simply because they framed it more negatively than you or I would have.
Both handled the interview really well.
Baited him several times but he responded in a straight forward manner and didn’t take the bait. I appreciate this type of professionalism!
Bloody journalist,
he kept at it with those “negative” ass questions, dealt with it like a true professional
thats what craig slater always does.
Gunther… Classy as ever.
Well, it's not good business to speak badly of your early employers. Steiner knows this. Potential new employers are looking at how he behaves after being sacked just in case they will sack him as well.
Well, it's not good business to speak badly of your early employers. Steiner knows this. Potential new employers are looking at how he behaves after being sacked just in case they will sack him as well.
Had a chance to speak to Guenther off camera once at a sponsor event last year. This probably won’t surprise you, but he’s the exact same guy off-camera. Honest, funny, brilliant, and shows everyone the utmost respect. Please never change Guenther
Well said❤️
Maybe he is funny and a great guy, but many people are like that but terrible for the job that they must really do. I don't say that other TP have done it better than him in recent years but that team didn't accomplished something from their start and neither their future or perspective is looking bright.
This change should have been come couple of years ago...
Absolutely.... Guenter Steiner is one of the best man we like to hear, a strong professional, that will be desired for many teams. Professional and Kind, a good comunicator and ....a muche better Team will want him.
I desire the BEST for him...and Gene is just an Idiot without respect for the work and friendy relation that Guenter allways had with the team. The way he denied Gunter to say goodbye to theyr Team,,is a huge lack of respect and decency to a Team that worked with Guenter and LIKED Him. Gene Hass has NOT this kind of respect from the Team.
WE Want You Guenter....Hope to see you soon back.
As for Gene Hass...he can go away and he will not be remember after that.
Glue there was the face of Hass. Now I almost wish for an Andretti buyout and Guenther return
I hope we see him back in F1. This interview shows just how much integrity he has 👏
I have even more respect for Guenther given how he handled all of this. Talk about bowing out with integrity. His appreciation for the work everyone puts in is also admirable. Can't wait to see what comes next. And hell yeah, get him behind a mic!
What does that mean? His team literally finished last… it’s hilarious that people rate someone just for memes lol
@@blizzard6741 It means, how you conduct yourself at the low points is very telling. It's easy to be nice and respectful while your employed. He could have down talked anyone. It has nothing to do with memes and everything to do with integrity. Perhaps you wouldn't understand.
@@blizzard6741 what do you expect if u dont invest any money. They only got one update in Austin last year and thats it.
@@brianswille
He wouldn't understand
I even disagree with Binotto sacking, seems they are draining the swamp for USA F1 , which is money and not the love of the sport!
commercialization is the death of F1. It has attracted fans because it is untainted , homogenise it and see it fall into obscurity.
Gutted hes not in F1, such a great character and boss.
We found a Netflix fan. lol 😂
I’d love to see him return in F1 management, he has a common sense people first management style. Just what F1 needs.
@@BobSmith-uu5kj You don't need to be a netflix fan to see he's a solid guy and good personality.
Maybe he's a great character but not a good boss, cmon dude
@@Arthur-jx8bm They mean because he wasn't a good boss.
i'm gonna miss Guenther, such a genuine person. I hope he might return one day but if not i wish him the very best.
What a guy ..he will be missed. Still staying classy even tho he's been treated this way. He will end up in a better place
I've followed this sport almost my whole life, people come and go, some you miss, some you don't, Guenther is one I will miss and I'm very sure I join many others in thanking him for the joy he brought to our lives, and wishing him success and happiness in the future.
I reckon he'll be in charge of another team before the next season.
@@emjem99i belive he could be coaching with Williams or Alfa Romeo STAKE F1 Team.
@@emjem99 Andretti cadillac will join as either new entrants or buy haas out by 27’’.guenther most likely takes the lead.
For me Zak Brown is best team leader in last few seasons but I agree Guenther is the person everybody will miss. One of the coolest person in F1 not only in Haas Team his whole life is F1 and this decision is loss for sport and for enterteinment because sport is business but sport events are enterteinment for people.
@@emjem99 I vote Ferrari
What a lovely guy,
He hasn’t got a bad word about anyone.
We shall not see the last of Guenther
Except for Mick lol
hearing him and hearing about gene haas i think maybe much of his acting towards Mick could have come from Gene Haas@@CCA2020
Badmouthing his former boss is one way to ensure no team would touch him. If he wants another job in F1, the correct approach is to be positive about his former team, and his former owner.
Steiner would be a good fit for Andretti I reckon, and they seem far more serious and willing to invest into the sport than Haas.
I want to see people like him in government or public offices, it's what we all need
Courageous to give the interview and kept it together - well done Guenther - respect
This man deserves only the best, he is like a living life motto
101 lesson on what to say and what not to say when you leave a job. Classy Steiner 🎉
Absolute class by Gunther he handled that as cool as a cucumber and maximal professionalism, Absolute legend! Thank you Gunther!
Steiner should try coaching an IndyCar team like Chip Ganassi Racing.
Of all the team principles/chiefs in F1 Guenther is a blast of fresh air, doesn't mix his words and did an amazing job with the tools/budget provided.
I hope we see him back in the paddock very soon.
This is one of the most genuine and down to earth honest and straight talking people in the f1 world I have seen,best of luck to you guenther,hope to see you still around the sport.
Guenther Steiner was Haas and he created a fan base that would not have existed without him. Best of luck to Guenther! Can't wait to see where he lands next.
How many points they are for having a fanbase? How much money the got from it?
@@TomislawBachleda did u watch the video?
@@TomislawBachleda you really think gene haas is going to magically give the team more money to become competitive now? What is the ratio of fans to horsepower?
HInt: he's not
Yes but this is Formula 1, not a fan contest...
What a true gentleman he is.. Not one bad word said ever though many feel he has been treated very badly.. Just wish him a speedy return to the paddock.
Toto Wolff also is a true gentleman like Steiner.
@@purwantiallan5089 : Toto is ruthless.
Guenther Steiner is a good man and handled this with so much grace, no wonder everyone wishes him a lot of success going forward
I'm happy to have gotten into the sport during the golden age of Guenther. He is definitely a big part of why I started watching every race weekend.
Out with Haas, In with Andretti
If only the rest of the teams would stop gatekeeping
Same pile, new face.
Well said, I'll go with that theory
😉👍
@@TMWThe’s saying haas should sell. The other teams are okay with that I believe
Really sad to see him go. I hope that he stays in F1 in some capacity.
Agree
He will go to alpine
@@halomultiplayermoments3651nope. Maybe to the worst F1 teams between AlphaTauri or Alfa Romeo STAKE F1 TEAM.
That is the classical Italian defense. You cannot force Guenther to speak his mind. The interviewer was trying hard to get something spicy and sensational from Guenther , but he stood his ground
Worst reporter in F1 . A clown 🤡 . Well done G.S
That is the most respectful and humble interview I’ve ever seen in the world of sports
That's the longest i've ever heard this top man speak without swearing!
He's a legend, not a bad word to say about Gene Haas or the team even after his parting from the company.
You can be sure of one thing: he will be back in F1 with another team before long. All the best, Guenther.
Oh he probably has several things to say, but won’t say them publicly. But you’re still right
The guy has too much experience and influence , not to be picked up by another F1 team.
@@alimantado373he couldn't deliver results at Haas, he might find himself being part of marketing for Alpha Tauri to get sponsors, but Haas only ever had a 50 dollar budget
@@dogswifty7800 FR! 👍
Just goes to show how well he understood the assignment at Haas. There's nothing marketable/ remarkable there so he made a caricature of himself as the most "popular product". There's been so many challenger teams that failed in the last decades, Haas would have gone that way a while back if not for him. What's Gene gonna do to make his team relevant now? 😂
A big asset for another team? Such a great positive bloke. Wishing you all the very best in the future Guenther.👊
I seriously hope so, he's a paddock favorite and such a class act.
Netflix Drive to Survive will definitely not be the same. Gunter was the man, incredibly funny and incredibly straightforward, he says it like it is, and we need more people like that, not less!
We will miss you Guenther
Absolute class from Gunther
Guenther was the glue that kept HAAS afloat and going for all these years.
Having personal met the man, this hurts, his a legend and his dedication to doing the very best with what his got was never easy, but he always made sure the mindset of the team was looking down the road, it seems Mr Haas wasn’t looking in the same direction. I actually pity whoever tries to fill those shoes. Thank you for the memories… Brazil 2022, will always go down as the day the underdog came to bite.
Very well interviewed. Keep the flow. Stretched some touching boundaries without annoying Guenther. Also reminding him of the great performances he and the team have done in the past. It was a super tentative and difficult interview and both of these gentleman managed it like the true professionals they are with the world watching. Well done.
Love the number of subtle flexes in this interview from Guenther! He might be a character to most in F1 but make no mistake Hass would be nowhere and will likely go nowhere without him. Lets wait and see who sponsors the car in 2025.
Where were they going with him? Qualifying well and disappearing in the race has been a Haas trademark practically since the Rich energy saga.
Gene is a great character, he did a great job starting the team, but never took it better than the highs of their 2nd or 3rd season.
Only thing wrong here, is the way this was handled.
@@sloppynyusziThe team desperately needs/needed investment and in a sport like F1 without investment you're going nowhere... fast! This was more than just a TP issue
"Hass would be nowhere" 🙄🥱😆 Just remind everyone again precisely where are Haas right now...!?! 😉
@@sloppynyuszi you mean guenther?
@@_Ben4810twat
I will automatically become a massive fan of any team that hires him
this just shows how big of an impact he has on ppl!
What a legend, as a older fan of F1, that has not really watched the netflix show, I must say based on this interview and what I seen on the races, hes a really good guy and very professional. Maybe Gene just needed some change in the team, but definitely hope hes back soon in F1.
hes so humble about it, imma miss this guy big time!! thank you for the great time and fun you gave us!!! Geunther is our legend!
I hope Gunther gets another role in F1.
I hope not
@@Agnischatzi1why so?
as FIA director lol hahah
@@Wouter-van-der-MolenI was about to say the same thing lol
SkyF1 should get him or he could be a race engineer, I cant imagine any team would want him besides that
Quality man. No rubbish talk.
Guenther is a legend in F1, the industry won't be the same without him.
true it will be much better :D
I will miss this man. I’m a Mercedes fan at heart but I always rooted for Haas.
Gunther brought a lot of exposure to the team which I hope translated to strong sponsorship. It’s a pity other parts of the team didn’t work in his favor.
All the best to him and Haas.
max verstappen better
😅me too i will miss him and i am also a mersades fan
Love how Sky tries to make a big headline, and Guenther just being professional and calm.
That is their business model, trying to maximise a story that is not there. What the interview wanted was his Netflix persona, well done guenter
This is a masterclass from Gunther, this is why he has so much respect from everyone in the paddock.
I really hope we see him join another team.
An IMSA or Indy team.
Pure class. He handled this interview perfectly. I really hope we see him in some capacity in F1
A great guy. I wish him continued success in whatever he does next
What a lovely man. He took the high road too being loyal to the team that sacked him.
Zak Brown would be proud of that.
HE WAS NOT FIRED! His contract ended. He had NOTHIG to complain about.
@@nielgregory108 He did not complain! But if I were him I would have. He was not even allowed to say goodbye to his staff.
@@nielgregory108 : Gunthers says he was fired.
That has been the most professional I have Steiner ever seen 😂. He is taking it very well, even if he might be fuming internally, but he is completely right, one door closes and another one opens. He did a lot of good stuff and who knows, maybe GM/Cadillac will join F1 and will need a team principal to build something up.
What a legend! One of my personal favorites, I’m sure many can attest to that.
What a man! Gunter you will be missed but wow what a way to carry yourself. You can be proud of what you've done in F1. Till you return, enjoy your time with the family.
Gene Haas is not invested in F1 as much as the team deserves (finances are just one aspect). It’s a shame a team handled like Haas is able to stay in F1 while truly passionate aspiring teams like Andretti are held back. Haas is nothing but wallpaper and a billboard for gene
Feels like they're using him as a scapegoat for the fact Gene is mishandling the finances of the team
Mishandle? To mishandle funds you have to have funds. Gene is cheap.
@@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044 I totally get that teams are having to cut costs and rethink their budgets but how Gene thinks they're going to come any higher than last is wild
@@imchristinac Agreed. He needs to sell to Andretti. They will bring the funding and the passion. Gene Haas just seems constantly irritated that he owns an F1 team...poor billionaire 1% problems. (I wish I could relate!)
It is Gene's team, he can do whatever he wants.
@@ronbelanger4113 totally just he shouldn't be surprised when they're last
Such a legend of the sport from recent years. Will definitely miss his no BS approach 👌
I'm gonna miss this guy. Aaaaahh it's gonna suck to not have him in F1 anymore. Absolutely top class dude.
Sign him as a commentator already
That'd be peanuts for him, doubt sky can afford him.
Guenther should have the job of that interviewer.
He did a great job in one of the NASCAR races last year
Going to miss him. alot. Not only in DTS, but also the pre/post/inter-race interviews; Always straight answers, completely natural. Hope to see him back on the grid very soon, regardless of his wishes to spend family time and travel.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but DTS is cancelled :(
@@maartenn2217 Happy to be the bearer of good news, because DTS has not been canceled. That was just a joke that was posted on Reddit due to Steiner's departure from Haas.
Man is a legend. Will have no issues going his way, whoever that will be. No other midfield team go so much exposure thanks to a single person.
Love this guy, honest and upfront, always liked him. Not enough characters like him in sport.
I love Guenther. Can't wait to see him with another team
I reckon he will end up at Stake for the next two years, maybe even Audi for 1 or 2
@@tyrant1503or in 2027, we could see Steiner move to Red Bull Ford.
Ferrari🤔
Haas🤝Ferrari
@@Taco_King00 Ferrari always has a problem with principals, maybe someone like Guenther would finally make the team have any good results at all, perhaps even win a championship. If he did what he did in Haas, I reckon he can do much better in a team with actual cash to spend such as Ferrari.
@@TheLuizSouza BRO he was 10 years last spot what you dreaming of xdd
Very diplomatic and measured. A total legend, come back soon.
This incredibly classy and endearing gentleman is so genuine. Now finally those who let him go will have a chance to actually see the respect he has garnered. It's respect and admiration not "celebrity". The F1 community loves Guenther for who he is. Not only for his level-headed and positive outlook, which I'm sure wasn't easy in several situations he has been placed in, but he always remains true to himself and has trusted his own knowledge despite the pressure certain benefactors tried to twist his arm and all the pressure placed on him. Go climb your favourite mountain, Guenther and appreciate the views as you always have! ❤
This is the most gracious Team Principal. I hope we still see him around. This is a loss for the world of F1 😢
All the best Guenther. One of my very favourite people in F1 over the 35 years i've been watching.
As much as the reporter was digging, you could feel the respect and support he gave Gunther almost comforting him each time he asked a question.
And Gunther, a class act head high and still smiling ❤
More because he's the clown 🤡 of F1 reporter's 😢 man was to stupid to use a great 10 mins of a interview by asking the same question over and over 😮😮😮
That was top end journalism, give that guy a raise
hope he'll return as a team principal for a contender team one day. F1 can't lose such character yet
Absolute passion from this man they wont get any better
Craig really tried to get a headline outta Gunther here but no dice, guys too smart lol
He comes across as a thorough professional. He could have slagged Gene big time but he's too classy for that!
Guenther is such a good dude, happy to see him happy and nice to get some rest from how fast F1 life is.
I love Guenther he is honest and upfront.and I will miss him in 2024 and wish him all the best whatever his plans for the future
he's actually done pretty well, all things considered. I don't really see which other path Haas could have taken without losing its 'independence'
Such a classy guy, the reporter was really looking for an angry Guenther to make comments that he might have regretted.
What a gentleman. I hope he will be back in F1. I think any team will be lucky to have him as a team principal given his characater.
Sad to see him go and wish him nothing but the best. I'm sure media outlets have already reached out to him for next season and who knows what will come down the road for him in F1.
A true Legend!! I look forward to seeing what the next chapter in his life brings!! All the best going forward!
One of my favourite team principals aside Jean Todt and Ron Dennis. That’s how highly I rate him. Such a shame he is no longer in Haas, but hopefully this won’t be the end of him in F1. I was shocked to see the news when it was released and it’ll definitely make DTS very difficult to watch without him being the star of the show. He is a remarkable individual and an all-round good bloke. All the best, Guenther. 🙏
Why was Jean Todt one of your favorites? I mean, definitely capable, but apart from that not the most charismatic guy and never had a lot to say....
@@djoetma Maybe his success as a WRC co-driver, success as a team principal in WRC, Paris/Dakar, Pikes Peak, Le Mans and of course his somewhat successful stint at Ferrari?
Maybe Leinad also respected Todt for his time as FIA President or his work as special envoy in the UN?
As you outlined, he never had a lot to say in the press but there again the most successful people I know tend to let their deeds do the talking.
TBH I can’t think of any F1 TP who has achieved more in motorsport than JT.
@@sultanoftippoo3857 Those are all great achievements (not the FIA-president thing), but that doesn't necessarily make an argument for why someone is liked as a team principle.
@@djoetma surely all those achievements are exactly why the OP likes JT as a TP?
I can’t think of anyone who has built successful teams across so many series or appears to have survived 40 years in motorsport politics and has kept his reputation in tact.
Doing what he did at Peugeot in the WRC was impressive but to follow that up with his tenure at Peugeot in Le Mans and of course to be at the helm for 6 consecutive F1 championships at Ferrari to me shows exceptional leadership skills over a very long period of time across multiple series each needing very different disciplines. Just my 2 cents.
Out of interest, who is your no.1 TP?
@sultanoftippoo3857 I don't know, that's why I asked him. Also, I don't think having an impressive palmares per definition is reason to like someone.
F.e. one of the more recent principles I liked was Abiteboul because he had interesting insights to share during interviews and he always was 'just' an engineer and later on a policy maker.
Really hope he finds another role in F1 soon. Will really miss him
All the best for the future Guenther, you're a great team manager and I'll miss your candid honesty and your sense of humour. Looking forward to you coming back in the future
Great guy, very honourable, classy and hopefully he will be back in F1 soon 🙏🏻
Class act! Very smart and measured on all his responses and statements. Gene Haas strikes me as a typical businessman, no loyalty to anyone if it doesn’t financially benefit him. Gunther will be back in F1 if he wants to be. 💪
Gonna miss the man! 😢 I was always rooting for the team because of him❤
I already miss him. Really hope he comes back to F1 sooner rather than later.
Such a brilliant gent. He'll land on his feet. Hope he finds his way back to F1 in another capacity.
He’s been in F1 for a couple of decades. He’ll be fine
@@mrmatt8949 It's not easy for TPs to return. Look at the French Renault guy, Binotto etc.
Gonna miss you, Guenther! Not just for your silly side but for your excellent leadership skills and all the positives you bring to the sport. I hope you find your way back to F1 through another team :)
What a gentleman! Do think he’s one of the guys who make F1 worth following, sad to see him go, hope he’ll find another position, he earned it!!!
Guenther, you are in our hearts. Have good loving and happy life
Gunter being super professional in this ❤ Good luck in the future
A class act. He's good for F1, hope to see him land with another team. Gene should sell the team and move on.
At first I thought it was Barry chuckle on the thumbnail lol 😂
Guenther.. You are so down to earth. Allways a smile. And still, deliver guys 👍🏻
But allways with good smile. 100 % Respect 🤘🏼
Gene Haas basically kicks him out over xmas, didn't even give him the opportunity to say goodbye to his colleagues. Guenther deserved better than this.
I'm going to miss him as much as Cyril
Both had their hands behind their back.
What a gentleman! So much class, professionalism and coolness. Im a huge fan of mr Steiner
I doubt this is the last we see of Gunther in F1… this could turn out to be a blessing for him!! Best of luck to him!
I really like Guenther, he handled this interview with class, I'm sure we will see him again in some capacity in f1, best of luck to him.
We'll miss you Guenther, remarkable chap!
What an amazing person, defo going to be missed, most likeable guy in the whole of f1
Guenther is the man. From what I can tell, he is very well respected within the F1 community and rightfully so. He is intelligent, humble and competitive. He also seems like a good guy who is probably pretty fun to party with. Everyone respects the job he was able to do with limited resources. Any team will be lucky to have him.