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Former Haas F1 boss Guenther Steiner has warned that Mercedes could replace George Russell if his struggles continue to the end of 2027 Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has warned that Mercedes could make changes to its driver line-up if George Russell is still struggling by the end of next season.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 29

Kimi Antonelli backed to surpass Sebastian Vettel's four F1 titles by Guenther Steiner

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has backed Kimi Antonelli to surpass Sebastian Vettel's four Formula 1 world titles Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Kimi Antonelli will go on to have a more successful F1 career than four-time champion Sebastian Vettel.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 26

Guenther Steiner thinks Lewis Hamilton is onto something with new theory on Ferrari’s pace deficit

Ferrari were left stunned by their sudden loss of pace at the United States Grand Prix, and Guenther Steiner thinks Lewis Hamilton is on the money with his theory.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / October 26

'He doesn't feel pressure!' - Antonelli making it look easy

On this week's Chequered Flag podcast, Rosanna Tennant, Guenther Steiner and Damon Hill discuss teenager Kimi Antonelli's phenomenal performance after winning the US Grand Prix and how he is making winning the title look "too easy".

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 16

Guenther Steiner tells Red Bull don’t ‘lose 20 million’ by dropping Liam Lawson for 2027

Guenther Steiner is questioning why Red Bull would drop Liam Lawson and ‘lose 20 million’ developing a rookie in 2027. Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar are locked in at Red Bull for 2027, but Racing Bulls are yet to confirm their driver pairing.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 15

Guenther Steiner tells Max Verstappen to stop ‘falling asleep’ at the start of F1 seasons

Max Verstappen is having a resurgence with Red Bull at the end of the 2026 F1 season, but it is too late for him to mount a title challenge. The Dutchman has moved to fourth in the standings after winning the last two races in Malaysia and Singapore.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 15

Christian Horner takes cheeky swipe at Guenther Steiner: 'He never achieved an F1 podium'

Horner and Steiner were once colleagues, and while the former shot to F1 glory with Red Bull, the latter had a tougher task as team boss of Haas Christian Horner has taken a cheeky swipe at Guenther Steiner for shooting to fame thanks to Netflix hit Drive to Survive, despite his lack of success in Formula 1.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 15

Lando Norris slammed by Guenther Steiner for "not a world champion move"

Guenther Steiner criticised Lando Norris for his collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri during the Singapore GP sprint race Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner says 2025 champion Lando Norris's crash with his McLaren team-mate during the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race was "not a world champion move".

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 15

Guenther Steiner tells Oliver Bearman why he must let go of the Ferrari ‘promise’

Oliver Bearman is holding out hope that he will get a Ferrari seat in the future, but Guenther Steiner thinks he needs to give up on that dream. The Brit is set to spend a third season with Haas in 2027.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 15

Guenther Steiner calls out ‘cringe’ Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri radio message in Singapore

Lando Norris was happy to play the team game after he hit Oscar Piastri in the Sprint race in Singapore. On the final lap, Norris collided with Piastri while running fourth and fifth.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 8

Guenther Steiner calls out Ferrari for refusing to admit F1 strategy mistakes

Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner has criticised Ferrari's reluctance to admit strategic mistakes Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari's reluctance to acknowledge errors is actively damaging its on-track performance.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 8

Guenther Steiner reveals key to Laurent Mekies' Red Bull F1 success

Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner has praised Laurent Mekies' calm leadership for helping stabilise Red Bull following Christian Horner's

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 8

Guenther Steiner agrees with Fernando Alonso that Lewis Hamilton got unfair treatment from the FIA

Fernando Alonso made a bold claim that Lewis Hamilton received favourable treatment at the recent Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Lewis Hamilton’s sensational comeback drive in Sepang was one of the main storylines that emerged from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as he came back from his poor start to finish on the podium.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 8

Guenther Steiner says F1 teams can be successful just by doing ‘the opposite’ of Ferrari

Ferrari ‘always’ seem to get 50/50 calls wrong during Formula 1 races, ex-Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says. Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc started the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on slick tyres, which proved to be the wrong call.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 7

Guenther Steiner shares bold take on whether Kimi Antonelli could beat Lewis Hamilton in the same car

Kimi Antonelli has widely come to be regarded as a generational talent in 2026, with a historic world championship in the offing. Antonelli has racked up six poles, eight wins and 12 podiums this season and now leads Mercedes teammate George Russell by 84 points.

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Formula One News / Motorsport / October 1

Maverick Vinales: “I don't understand what KTM wants from me”

Vinales is returning to MotoGP for the first time in almost three months Maverick Vinales, who will make his MotoGP comeback at Motegi this weekend after missing the last five races with a shoulder injury, admits he thought he “wouldn't race again” in the 2026 season.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / September 30

Guenther Steiner thinks Lawrence Stroll sees a Mercedes engine when he ‘wakes up at night’

Guenther Steiner is baffled that Lawrence Stroll and Fernando Alonso aren’t being more critical of Honda’s underperformance as Aston Martin continue to toil at the back of the field.

Formula One News / HITC / May 8

Guenther Steiner tells Toto Wolff he can end McLaren’s Mercedes engine deal as title threat grows

Guenther Steiner believes Toto Wolff and Mercedes should stop providing engines to McLaren due to their growing rivalry. McLaren have been using Mercedes engines since 2021, but it wasn’t until the second half of 2023 that they became a genuine contender again.

Formula One News / HITC / March 6

Guenther Steiner and Jolyon Palmer disagree on Liam Lawson’s true role at Racing Bulls

Guenther Steiner has thrown his backing behind Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson ahead of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. The team, coming off a sixth-place finish in last year’s constructors’ standings, made a few changes to their driver lineup over the winter and will be hoping to build on that result.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / January 31

Tech3 Ownership Push: Pierre Gasly Joins Guenther Steiner For Historic MotoGP Ride

Tech3 is getting a F1 level boost from two of its most prominent figures. In the current French F1 drivers, Pierre Gasly and the former team principal and very prominent media personality, Guenther Steiner.

Formula One News / HITC / July 31, 2025

Guenther Steiner gives his take on driver who shouldn’t be racing this F1 season: ‘Pretty average’

Guenther Steiner, former Haas boss, remains impressively outspoken. His straightforward style, highlighted by Drive to Survive, made him a fan favourite in F1.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / July 19, 2025

Guenther Steiner Says Lewis Hamilton Stands Above the Sport

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has praised Lewis Hamilton in a recent interview, calling him the only Formula 1 driver “above a team” and crediting his unmatched global influence. Speaking on the Business of Sport podcast, Steiner explained that Hamilton’s presence transcends Formula 1 in a way no other current driver can claim.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / February 21, 2025

Guenther Steiner drops lawsuit vs. Haas F1 team

Guenther Steiner and the Haas F1 team have reached a resolution to their very public legal dispute surrounding the non-renewal of the former's contract.

Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 10, 2024

Guenther Steiner Gives Hilarious Response to Lewis Hamilton Winning With Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton's highly anticipated move to Ferrari, confirmed for the 2024 Formula One season, has sparked spirited discussions between fans of the sport and its pundits, and none more amusing than the commentary offered by Guenther Steiner, former Haas Team Principal.

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / September 26, 2024

Haas's Lawsuit Against Guenther Steiner: Court Delivers Verdict On First Stage

In a recent ruling by the Central District Court of California, the lawsuit filed by Haas Automation against their former team principal Guenther Steiner has been dismissed.

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / August 18, 2024

Guenther Steiner Confirms Second Tell-All Book After Dramatic Haas F1 Exit

After his noteworthy tenure as the team boss of Haas F1 Team, Guenther Steiner has confirmed the release of his second book. Known for his direct style