F1 Drive to Survive legend Guenther Steiner blasts 'f****** STUPID' F1 team bosses

Guenther Steiner frowns while in Haas uniform — Photo: © IMAGO

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Drive to Survive legend blasts 'f****** STUPID' F1 team bosses

Guenther Steiner was recently in charge at Haas

By Kevin McKenna.

Friday 14 June 2024 20:00

Guenther Steiner has delivered a foul-mouthed verdict on the behaviour of some Formula 1 bosses.

The Italian was team principal at Haas between 2016-2023, working alongside the likes of, Kevin Magnussen, Nico Hulkenberg and Mick Schumacher as the American outfit looked to make in impact in the middle order of the grid.

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After finishing bottom of the constructors' championship last season, Steiner was relieved of his duties and is currently without a role in the sport.

Guenther Steiner was most recently in charge at Haas

Steiner has reflected on events at the rain-soaked Canadian Grand Prix

'It's madness, but you still do it'

Show hosts quizzed the former Red Bull technical director on why - despite having billions of dollars and endless resources at their disposal - teams continue have to rely on staff stretching their hands outside the pit wall to check the weather.

"Because we are f****** stupid," Steiner responded in typically blunt fashion.

"Every time you do the move [putting your hand out], you know what you say on the radio: 'Let's do the stupid move, let's see if it rains or not and show everybody'.

"It's madness, but you still do it."

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