The former Haas Formula 1 team principal, Guenther Steiner, has filed a lawsuit against the American team, claiming they owe him money and have continued to use his image without permission. Legal documents filed in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, state that Steiner alleges he is entitled to commissions from 2021 to 2023. Steiner argues that these outstanding payments violate the terms of his employment contract with Haas. Despite Haas choosing not to renew his contract, Steiner believes he should still be compensated for the benefits he brought to the team through his reputation and connections in the sport. Additionally, Steiner has sued Haas for profiting from his image, citing his popularity from appearing in the Netflix series, Drive to Survive. He claims that Haas used his name, image, and likeness without permission and did not compensate him for this unauthorized use.
