F1 News: Haas Chief Summoned To Stewards After Monaco GP Complaints

Haas team boss, Guenther Steiner, is set to meet with the stewards following his critical remarks at the Monaco Grand Prix.
F1 News: Haas Chief Summoned To Stewards After Monaco GP Complaints
F1 News: Haas Chief Summoned To Stewards After Monaco GP Complaints /

Guenther Steiner, the now-famous chief of the Haas F1 team, has been asked to explain himself to the stewards. The reason behind this unusual request? Well, it seems Mr. Steiner had some choice words about the decisions made by the stewards at the Monaco Grand Prix.

The saga began when Nico Hulkenberg, an experienced F1 driver but new to the American-owned team this season, was slapped with a time penalty during the Monaco race. That decision did not sit well with Steiner. His dissatisfaction became public during Friday's team bosses' press conference. GPblog, who attended, reported Steiner's passionate remarks.

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Steiner did not mince words. 

"It's like, F1 is one of the biggest sports in the world, and we still have laymens, deciding on the fate of people who invest millions in their careers."

Sky Sports caught up with Steiner to get his take on the summons. He showed a mix of humour and seriousness.

"I don't know what I've done this time! I go and see them, and I'll let you know afterwards. If I talk now, I get the call the second time! I take this seriously and I will tell them my opinion about it. Nico and the penalty we got, I had an opinion on it," said Steiner.

It's clear that Steiner is not backing down. But is he wrong? I would suggest that Steiner is entirely correct and that the FIA should have a select group of trained professionals behind their punishments. 


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Alex Harrington
ALEX HARRINGTON

Alex is the editor-in-chief of F1 editorial. He fell in love with F1 at the young age of 7 after hearing the scream of naturally aspirated V10s echo through his grandparents' lounge. That year he watched as Michael Schumacher took home his fifth championship win with Ferrari, and has been unable to look away since.