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Ayao Komatsu The latest news about Ayao Komatsu, the team principal of Haas F1 Team

Ayao Komatsu succeeds the popular Guenther Steiner, who had to depart following the disappointing performances in the Formula 1 season of 2023. Starting from 2024, we will see the Japanese individual on the grid as the team principal of Haas F1 Team.

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Haas facing ‘easy decision’ over Hulkenberg replacement
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Why new Haas boss must still 'call Gene'
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Haas detail process behind F1 driver decision
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Haas explain stance on unfolding F1 driver market
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Why Haas heads into Chinese GP 'more blind' than F1 rivals
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Haas rejects Steiner claim over 2024 car: 'It is not about bullshitting'
Haas rejects Steiner claim over 2024 car: 'It is not about bullshitting'
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'We can't count on others for our own success' - Haas
'We can't count on others for our own success' - Haas
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Magnussen entitled to be 'pissed off' after 'perfect' Haas drive
Magnussen entitled to be 'pissed off' after 'perfect' Haas drive
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Haas: Unsportsmanlike claims in Saudi Arabia 'complete bullshit'
Haas: Unsportsmanlike claims in Saudi Arabia 'complete bullshit'
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Haas 'perfection' helps disprove Komatsu worries
Haas 'perfection' helps disprove Komatsu worries
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Haas drivers back 'refreshing' Komatsu after Steiner exit
Haas drivers back 'refreshing' Komatsu after Steiner exit
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How Haas can now use Hulkenberg's secret weapon
How Haas can now use Hulkenberg's secret weapon
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Hulkenberg opens up on shock Steiner Haas departure
Hulkenberg opens up on shock Steiner Haas departure
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Haas failure down to 'old structures' still in place – Steiner
Haas failure down to 'old structures' still in place – Steiner
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Haas hit with grim Bahrain predictions
Haas hit with grim Bahrain predictions
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Haas confirm new tech team line-up
Haas confirm new tech team line-up
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LIVE: Watch as Haas kicks off F1 2024 launch season
LIVE: Watch as Haas kicks off F1 2024 launch season
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Will Haas' Steiner F1 split pay off?
Will Haas' Steiner F1 split pay off?
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Haas announce launch date for 2024 F1 car
Haas announce launch date for 2024 F1 car
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Who is Ayao Komatsu

Ayao Komatsu, a Japanese Formula 1 engineer and team leader, has been serving as the team principal of the Haas F1 Team since January 2024, where he previously held the position of Director of Engineering. His journey began in 1995 when he moved to the United Kingdom and studied Automotive Engineering and Vehicle Dynamics at Loughborough University.

Ayao Komatsu's F1 History

In 2003, Komatsu started his career in the racing world as a tire engineer at British American Racing, and three years later, he transitioned to Renault as a performance engineer. In the 2011 season, the Japanese professional worked as a race engineer for Vitaly Petrov, followed by a collaboration with Romain Grosjean the following year. In 2015, Komatsu was promoted to chief race engineer, but a year later, he and Grosjean moved to Haas. At Haas, he held the position of trackside engineering director for eight years until he was promoted to the team principal role for Haas F1 Team in 2024.

Ayao Komatsu | Team Principal of Haas F1 Team

In 2024, Ayao Komatsu takes the helm as the new team principal of the Haas Formula 1 team. After standing side by side with Guenther Steiner for many years, the Japanese professional has now assumed the role previously held by the Italian.

Ayao Komatsu | Team Principal Haas F1 Team | F1 News

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