From:Merano, South Tyrol, Italy
Born in:Merano, South Tyrol, Italy
Based in:Mooresville, North Carolina, United States
Upcoming:1 show
Guenther Steiner is an Italian-American motorsport executive, engineer, author, and television personality best known as the former team principal of the Haas Formula One Team and a breakout personality on Netflix's Formula 1: Drive to Survive. Born and raised in Merano, Italy, he began his career in rally racing before moving into Formula One with Jaguar Racing and Red Bull Racing, eventually helping establish Haas as an American Formula One team and leading its competition operations from 2016 through 2023. His outspoken personality, candid humor, and behind-the-scenes insights made him one of the documentary series' most recognizable figures. Beyond Formula One, Steiner has worked as a television analyst, published the bestselling books Surviving to Drive and Unfiltered, developed a live speaking career, and expanded his motorsport involvement through the Tech3 MotoGP team.
