Guenther Steiner Open to F1 Return if Right Project Comes Along

Guenther Steiner has revealed he would be willing to return to Formula 1 if the right project came along, as he continues to juggle his role as owner of MotoGP squad Tech3.

The former Haas Team Principal was instrumental in the American outfit's development from its debut in 2016 until his departure in 2023. His exit followed reported disagreements with team owner Gene Haas after Haas finished last in the Constructors' Championship.

Despite stepping away from the F1 paddock, Steiner has not ruled out a comeback. Speaking on the Up to Speed podcast, he made it clear that any return would have to be project-based, not just a job offer.

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“Yeah, I will come back if there is a project I like. I mean, I always say, just to go back and do a job: no. There are so many things I like to do. And if you look at me, the last 10, 15 years – or even 20 years – it was always projects. It was not going for a job. Because just doing a job, it's actually – I wouldn't say boring to me, but there is not enough excitement,” he said.

Currently, the 61-year-old is enjoying his new venture as the owner of Tech3 in MotoGP, but he admitted he is always on the lookout for new challenges. Steiner also joked about his TV career, which he took up after leaving Haas, comparing it to trying to match David Coulthard's on-screen prowess.

“When I started an F1 team, they told me, 'You will never make that. Nobody can do that, to start a new F1 team.' 'Okay, I will show you!' So, I think it was easier to start an F1 team than to get as good as David on TV,” he quipped.

Steiner emphasized that job titles mean nothing to him; what he seeks is a project he can shape himself, something that gives him the freedom to create and innovate. With his extensive experience across various racing series, from rally to F1, a Steiner return would undoubtedly add a new dynamic to the paddock.