F1: Beyond The Grid Guenther Steiner: life on the other side of F1
Oct 8, 2024
Guenther Steiner, former Haas F1 Team Principal and now an author and broadcaster, shares exciting insights from his decade in Formula 1. He reflects on the trials and triumphs at Haas, including their remarkable debut and the pressure of leadership. Guenther discusses his personal evolution after leaving the fast-paced environment, the best current drivers, and the qualities of effective team principals. He also highlights safety advancements in F1 following Romain Grosjean's miraculous escape in the 2020 Bahrain crash, blending humor with deep reflections on the sport.
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Life After Haas
- Guenther Steiner feels more relaxed after leaving Haas, highlighting the constant pressure of being a team principal.
- He's busier than anticipated with various projects and appearances at races.
Positive vs. Negative Pressure
- Steiner differentiates between positive pressure, which drives achievement, and negative pressure, which is draining.
- He found the constant negative pressure at Haas detrimental.
New Perspective on F1
- Working as a TV pundit, Steiner gained a new appreciation for the work involved in broadcasting F1.
- He's learned more about the sport from the outside than he did as a team principal.