F1 Rumor: Guenther Steiner to Make Bold Formula One Return as Team Owner

Guenther Steiner, former Haas team principal, is reportedly exploring opportunities to return to Formula 1 as a team owner,

Guenther Steiner, team principal of Haas F1 Team, smiles as the team announces MoneyGram as their / Mikala Compton/American-Statesman / USA

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner is reportedly eyeing a significant return to Formula 1 as a team owner. After parting ways with Haas over strategic differences at the beginning of the year, Steiner has been active in motorsport circles and is now potentially on the brink of owning an F1 team.

Key Takeaways

• Guenther Steiner, previously with Haas F1 Team, is reportedly considering a return to Formula 1 as a team owner, having found an investor willing to support this endeavor.
• Steiner has maintained a presence in the sport, working as a pundit and ambassador, and has expressed a desire to own a competitive F1 team, aiming not just to participate but to win.
• Speculation surrounds Steiner's potential acquisition of Red Bull's second team, though no formal discussions have been confirmed; the interest in the team's sale reflects its strategic value in the F1 community.

The latest rumor in the Formula One paddock is about Guenther Steiner’s potential return to the sport, this time as a team owner. Known for his straightforward management style and memorable tenure with the Haas F1 Team, Steiner left the team at the beginning of the year following disagreements with owner Gene Haas regarding the team's future direction.

Since his departure from Haas, Steiner has not stepped away from the racing scene. Instead, he has kept himself in the limelight by engaging with the media and fans. His recent roles include serving as a pundit for various broadcasters and representing the Miami Grand Prix as an ambassador.

Now, according to a report by the Japanese publication Autosport-web, he is in talks with an investor ready to back his venture into team ownership. Steiner’s vision for his potential team is clear and ambitious.

"I’m not interested in running a team on the same premise as Haas.

"I’ve spent so many years in F1 that I want to do more than just participate and score points every once in a while. I want to really compete and try to win."

Rumors have swirled around Steiner’s interest in acquiring Red Bull’s second team, Visa Cash App RB (previously AlphaTauri). This speculation includes commitments to use Red Bull Powertrains and to field a Red Bull junior driver between 2026 and 2030. Despite these rumors, close sources have confirmed that no discussions have taken place between Steiner and Red Bull regarding a sale.