F1 News: Guenther Steiner Makes Formula One Return At Bahrain Pre-Season Testing
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner, who was ousted from his team role early this year, has taken on a new role with RTL Germany in the permanent presentation team, which is set to broadcast seven races on the open network this season.
Key Takeaways:
- Guenther Steiner, former Haas team principal, has assumed a new role with RTL Germany as part of the permanent presentation team for seven races to be broadcast on the open network this season.
- Steiner, widely recognized from the Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive, left Haas earlier this year, leading to high fan demand for his continued presence in the sport.
- His new role involves analyzing and discussing seven Grands Prix on TV, including races in Bahrain, Hungary, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Baku, and Las Vegas, marking a positive return to Formula 1 for Steiner.
Given his high fan-following as a result of the Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive, fans eagerly wanted him to stay in the sport after his shock exit from Haas. He was replaced by the team's trackside engineering director, Ayao Komatsu.
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Steiner will closely analyze and discuss the seven Grands Prix on TV, namely the Grands Prix of Bahrain, Hungary, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Baku, and Las Vegas. The former team boss remains positive about his return to Formula 1. Speaking to the media, here's what he had to say:
"Formula 1 is competition at the highest level, on the track and in the paddock. How should drivers' performances be judged and what does that mean for the organisations behind them?
"I look forward to exploring these processes with this strong presentation team and sharing my analyses of the racing action."
Given his jovial attitude, Steiner's outspoken character should prove to be a significant advantage in his new role, as fans enjoy hearing from him. His previous on-screen appearances in the docuseries are likely to contribute to an effortless transition into this new position.
