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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 boss shares the 'absolutely fundamental' keys to its recent success
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Haas 'blame' culture revealed with staff unable to 'flourish'
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Ocon experience 'vital' to 'hungry' Haas driver pairing - Komatsu
Ocon experience 'vital' to 'hungry' Haas driver pairing - Komatsu
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Haas pay tribute to 'bedrock' Magnussen after F1 exit
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Haas sign long-term deal with F1 power unit supplier
Haas sign long-term deal with F1 power unit supplier
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Surprising revelation made in Leclerc-Bearman comparison
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Haas provide update on 2025 driver announcement timeline
Haas provide update on 2025 driver announcement timeline
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Haas provide frank explanation of double Monaco quali disqualification
Haas provide frank explanation of double Monaco quali disqualification
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Haas detail crucial opportunity Imola will offer
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New front-runner emerges for Haas seat as Bearman looks certain
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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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