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Ayao Komatsu is a Japanese Formula One engineer and team principal of Haas F1 Team. He started his career as a tyre engineer for BAR and worked with Renault/Lotus before joining Haas in 2016.
Jan 10, 2024 · The Haas Formula 1 team's new team principal Ayao Komatsu is yet another example of an F1 engineer moving up the career ladder to a senior management role - as he gets his first crack at running a grand prix racing outfit.
With over 20 years of Formula 1 experience, Ayao Komatsu took over the role of Team Principal at MoneyGram Haas F1 Team for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 Championship, having previously managed the engineering department as Chief Race Engineer and subsequently Director of Engineering.
Who is Ayao Komatsu? Komatsu is the new Haas team principal, having replaced Steiner for the 2024 F1 season. The 47-year-old was born in Tokyo but aged 19 he left Japan for the United...
Jan 10, 2024 · Ayao Komatsu, Director of Engineering at Haas F1 Team, will take over as Team Principal from Guenther Steiner, who left the organisation with immediate effect. Komatsu has over 20 years of experience in Formula 1 and will focus on improving the team's on-track performance and efficiency.
Jan 17, 2024 · Ayao Komatsu, the new Team Principal of Haas F1 Team, talks about his role, his relationship with Guenther Steiner, and his vision for the team. He says he is not trying to be Steiner, but wants to focus on the technical side and improve the performance with the existing resources.
Jan 10, 2024 · Ayao Komatsu, former Director of Engineering, is promoted to lead the team's on-track performance and strategy. He has over 20 years of Formula 1 experience and will work with Gene Haas and a new Chief Operating Officer to improve the team's design and efficiency.
