Guenther Steiner: “I’m not here to make up the numbers”

A broad smile and a frank handshake, the truculent Italian is always a good customer when it comes to discussing the vicissitudes of the paddock, between bouts of swearing. In his office upstairs at the Haas motor home, the owner talks about the campaign of his troops, the future of Mick Schumacher... or having his priceless reel on official merchandising.

Published on 08/09/2022 à 12:00

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Guenther Steiner: “I’m not here to make up the numbers”

Guenther Steiner - Team Principal Haas F1 Team

What assessment do you draw for Haas so far in 2022?

There were ups and downs. But when you see where you've come from, it's a pretty good feeling to be back in the fight. We have to improve of course, show more consistency. We must manage to stabilize our results and continue to grow. But when we remember where we were last year at this time (good last with 0 points. Editor’s note), the difference is colossal. The team can be proud of what it has accomplished, but we are far from having achieved our objectives.

What is the atmosphere like in the team?

Good, but it took a little while for it to settle in. We started the season strong, but then experienced a series of complicated races. People