Guenther is epic and his insight on the world is very interesting. Congrats Ben for getting him on and asking those questions that all of us would love to have answered.
Congratulations Ben. This was your best interview yet. I really like how you are not superficial in your questioning. As an older listener, I find that you're really getting deep into the personalities that you're interviewing, and that's really interesting to hear. Keep up the good work.
Gene Haas doesn't have any friends - he has customers, employees, and suppliers. I first met him in 1996 and did his PR for 20years. He doesn't do 'socialising'. He is a very introverted man whose focus are technical, engineering , and business challenges.
Gunter is like a startup/turnaround operator. He’s an animal at getting something built and running, but seemed to get frustrated when his hunger for progress outweighed the owners/management.
I wish you asked him about Komatsu taking over his principal role and recent HAAS results. I know its uncomfortable question but would love the insight. Good work Ben
@@RoadToSuccessOfficialPodcast Not a good comparison. Elon is a freak of our time - self made billionaire. Guenther was a manager of a F1 team, on wages - the stress is the same but different !!!
This was fantastic. I absolutely love gunther bad his approach, especially when it comes to watxhing drive to survive. Hes so direct and honest. I think people can learn a lot from his mentality
I really enjoyed this episode / interview. Congrats on this one and also the content and questions was so on point! Looking forward to whats coming next over SEMA and US Van.
I've got to say Ben, this podcast is getting better and better. The guests you're having on lately is astonishing. Guenther is one hell of a guy. Looking forward to your US content, can't wait... 👍🏻
I don't like Gunther much, but he is a very straight forward person and that is very respectable, he did well not answering the question about targeting Mazepin directly, since Mick was more crashie than Mazepin has ever been
Given the latest legal issues and debts to mazepin, I think he did very well not to answer questions about it. Why risk getting yourself into trouble when its all in the past? Mick was a lot better driver, a lot lot better
I was a Production Supervisor at the Haas Automation plant for many years. Steiner should have been fired in Australia 2018 when the wheels fell off BOTH cars in the same race! We had people fired for loose bolts many many times. Now with new leadership the team is scoring points. Shows he was a silly wanker all along...😂
“Me and Gene were never friends”. That’s right, Gunter. You had an employer/employee relationship, which is different than a friendship. What other fundamental management errors did you make? And I actually like Gunter Steiner.
Well done Ben some great questions there. How long did you have to prep for this interview , it’s excellent. I know Gunther isn’t the easiest person to interview but you really got him talking, and not much swearing 😂
Mr Haas is still there and the team is better than ever. Mr Steiner is doing podcasts and commentating and is better than ever. Clearly one was stopping the other from succeeding.
@@nathanielperry9654 the team is certainly better than ever and the results will come. 2018 was a good year for results but they were also running the previous year’s Ferrari, essentially. I like Steiner’s bluntness and personality, but to be “no BS” you at least need to be correct in your assumptions.
@@rms-vp6hf my brother in Christ…..in 2018 they scored 93 points and got close to the podium. Had Australia 2018 not happened, they would’ve eclipsed 100 points and been much closer to, or maybe would’ve even finished best of the rest in the constructors. Regardless of what car they were running, how you can say the 2024 team looks better than they did in 2018 with 31 points with 6 races to go baffles me
@@nathanielperry9654 it shouldn’t be. But it’s all good. Formula 1 is a great sport to know and multifaceted. 2018 was a good year for Haas just looking at the points, but they had a bunch of DF/DQ in almost a quarter of their races and relied on Ferrari a bunch. Like I said they are doing better than ever and the results will follow.
Gene Haas doesn't get that when someone says Haas F1 Team people think "Guenther Steiner" and not "Gene Haas". Guenther wouldn't like this but he has become a legend in and outside F1.
I really like his logic around not watching Drive to Survive.. I think if and when he's completely done with F1 he will watch it and will enjoy it just like we all did. He's not wrong though. If he watches himself drop 47 F bombs in an episode (which I love) he may lose his sh*t in the future go to drop an F bomb and notice a camera and say FUDGE! I actually respect the hell out of his answer.
Haas made very, very stupid mistakes during Steiner's management. And they happened frequently. They didn't tighten the bolts more than once. If they could do better in logistics, Haas's performance might be much better. At least they could get back to the middle instead of the bottom. The team missed almost every opportunity to score more points because of various mistakes. Steiner is definitely responsible in this regard. He was blaming the drivers for those years. And he didn't manage the team well, both strategically and logistically. After Komatsu took over, the team never made stupid mistakes again. This proves that the team leader can really lead the team on the right track. And Steiner spent too much time shirking responsibility. I thought it was Grosjean's fault at first, but since Komatsu took over Haas, I realized that Steiner was the core of the whole incident. Grosjean was originally an unstable driver, and Steiner made it worse.
The guy was given a chance by Gene & alot of dollars, to build up a F1 team. he did his best and made a lot of mistakes and became a icon in the sport through his Drive to Survive appearance, & very self opinionated. - but it was time to go to the next management level & he was not the person to do it - Haas F1 is doing better now - Toyota baby !!!
Guenther was honestly given a terrible card with haas now I’m not saying he’s F1 Jesus but the guy to straight to the point and I can’t fault him I really do hope we see him around the paddock again later down the line.
Before if you did a good job you'd be seen and progress as he said but now it's those that talk the talk, thick neck regardless of their track record or ability seem to go further. People working well without all the talk no longer get to where they should
This dude embarassing. The team is having a great year now he has left and he'd do his reputation so much better to just be a commentator. Total clownshow now.
I don't understand how this man can be praised. He failed at Haas, he's not a very good leader. Sure by absolute standards he's a remarkable guy but in my eyes he leaves F1 defeated.
But look how much better Komatsu has done compared to Gunther way better and this is the first time as team principal having a big mouth like gunther means nothing he should be an actor instead and we all know actors are FAKE!!!
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I think what people like about Guenther is the authenticity and honesty. No BS.
Yes, so refreshing
This is exactly it.
That's what his draw was with DTS
Guenther is epic and his insight on the world is very interesting. Congrats Ben for getting him on and asking those questions that all of us would love to have answered.
I like how Guenther doesn't want to watch back or listen back to things so he doesn't change himself on any level, true authenticity on & off camera
yes, i agree but also no self reflection.
Congratulations Ben. This was your best interview yet. I really like how you are not superficial in your questioning. As an older listener, I find that you're really getting deep into the personalities that you're interviewing, and that's really interesting to hear. Keep up the good work.
I appreciate that!
@@RoadToSuccessOfficialPodcast it's very, very true. Brilliant!!
Gene Haas doesn't have any friends - he has customers, employees, and suppliers. I first met him in 1996 and did his PR for 20years. He doesn't do 'socialising'. He is a very introverted man whose focus are technical, engineering , and business challenges.
Gunter is like a startup/turnaround operator. He’s an animal at getting something built and running, but seemed to get frustrated when his hunger for progress outweighed the owners/management.
I wish you asked him about Komatsu taking over his principal role and recent HAAS results. I know its uncomfortable question but would love the insight. Good work Ben
Agree with Guenther 100%, HEALTH IS THE KEY!!!!
👊
@@RoadToSuccessOfficialPodcast Not a good comparison.
Elon is a freak of our time - self made billionaire.
Guenther was a manager of a F1 team, on wages - the stress is the same but different !!!
Bro this was so good. Thank you for the interview!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Guenther is such a cool guy with real values, love it, best to him and best to you, very cool show you have
This was fantastic. I absolutely love gunther bad his approach, especially when it comes to watxhing drive to survive. Hes so direct and honest. I think people can learn a lot from his mentality
I really enjoyed this episode / interview. Congrats on this one and also the content and questions was so on point! Looking forward to whats coming next over SEMA and US Van.
Awesome! Thank you!
I've got to say Ben, this podcast is getting better and better. The guests you're having on lately is astonishing. Guenther is one hell of a guy. Looking forward to your US content, can't wait... 👍🏻
Dude, your guests just keep getting better and better!
Excellent interview as always, Ben. No idea why your channel isn't many times bigger. Keep at it!
Great interview and very well done
Thank you Gunther
Gene Haas and Guenther at about 39:40
This video should go viral, so good.
Thanks 🙏
Bro I need a lot of tissues for this amount of juice
Big love Misha 🫶
Misha! 🎉
@@philclarke7712🤓🤓☝️☝️
Really enjoyed that mate - congratulations 👌👌
Great episode Ben shame you couldn’t get Guenther for longer
Ikr
Great interview. Gunther is one bad boy….in a great way. Great questions too. I am now a subscriber 🎉
Thanks and welcome
Great interview and just subbed Ben.
Looking forward to watching you're past, present and future guest's that grab my attention in any subject. 👍
Great interview. Enjoyed this one hugely. Good questions put to a very interesting man. Thanks for this. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it!
Keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing who you interview in Miami!
him and max a match made in **fucking** heaven
This is a great interview and great guest 🔥🙌
Thanks so much 🙏
Tuning in again from New Zealand 🇳🇿 next level guest.
Welcome back Mike 🙏
and that's an interview!!!! Congrats man! :)
Thanks man 👌
Great listen ! Well done Ben..
Checks schedule from F1 paddock to a VW Van
Love this!!!!!
I don't like Gunther much, but he is a very straight forward person and that is very respectable, he did well not answering the question about targeting Mazepin directly, since Mick was more crashie than Mazepin has ever been
Given the latest legal issues and debts to mazepin, I think he did very well not to answer questions about it. Why risk getting yourself into trouble when its all in the past? Mick was a lot better driver, a lot lot better
I was a Production Supervisor at the Haas Automation plant for many years. Steiner should have been fired in Australia 2018 when the wheels fell off BOTH cars in the same race! We had people fired for loose bolts many many times. Now with new leadership the team is scoring points. Shows he was a silly wanker all along...😂
Rude.
🐂💩
@@BeatleLOVER Steiner doesn't hold back his insults.
@@OCinneide You don’t think I know that?
“Me and Gene were never friends”. That’s right, Gunter. You had an employer/employee relationship, which is different than a friendship. What other fundamental management errors did you make? And I actually like Gunter Steiner.
Well done Ben some great questions there. How long did you have to prep for this interview , it’s excellent. I know Gunther isn’t the easiest person to interview but you really got him talking, and not much swearing 😂
Hahaha i had a good week to prep! But only an hour with him! Hopefully as we grow i can get more time / freedom in the chats
Just saw him live in Guildford last week, brilliant guy and loved this interview with him. Great work!!
His book Surviving to Drive is fantastic
Mr Haas is still there and the team is better than ever. Mr Steiner is doing podcasts and commentating and is better than ever. Clearly one was stopping the other from succeeding.
The team is not better than ever. In 2018 they were 5th in the constructors with a real shot of 4th for most of the year.
Add to that, he didn't have a lot of say in the team, such as signings of drivers and a few other things
@@nathanielperry9654 the team is certainly better than ever and the results will come. 2018 was a good year for results but they were also running the previous year’s Ferrari, essentially. I like Steiner’s bluntness and personality, but to be “no BS” you at least need to be correct in your assumptions.
@@rms-vp6hf my brother in Christ…..in 2018 they scored 93 points and got close to the podium. Had Australia 2018 not happened, they would’ve eclipsed 100 points and been much closer to, or maybe would’ve even finished best of the rest in the constructors. Regardless of what car they were running, how you can say the 2024 team looks better than they did in 2018 with 31 points with 6 races to go baffles me
@@nathanielperry9654 it shouldn’t be. But it’s all good. Formula 1 is a great sport to know and multifaceted. 2018 was a good year for Haas just looking at the points, but they had a bunch of DF/DQ in almost a quarter of their races and relied on Ferrari a bunch. Like I said they are doing better than ever and the results will follow.
Definite PLUS for having Guenther on the show. Definite MINUS for this being nothing more than an add for ...........
Fantastic episode Ben :D
Thanks George!
Gene Haas doesn't get that when someone says Haas F1 Team people think "Guenther Steiner" and not "Gene Haas". Guenther wouldn't like this but he has become a legend in and outside F1.
Nice interview 👌
No filter, that's why we love this guy!! 😆
Great episode, someone who I would like to hear about is harry metcalfe, from Harry’s garage and evo mag etc.
I have been trying to get @harrysgarage for ages!
Fantastic. Best guest ever
I love guentier and have no idea what else changed, but haas has been immensely better this year.
Did not see this coming, mental😱
Plenty more coming!
@@RoadToSuccessOfficialPodcast so glad too hear this.
Factual awareness!! Guenhter.
Lovely to see Gunther
That red helmet is sweet!
I really like his logic around not watching Drive to Survive.. I think if and when he's completely done with F1 he will watch it and will enjoy it just like we all did. He's not wrong though. If he watches himself drop 47 F bombs in an episode (which I love) he may lose his sh*t in the future go to drop an F bomb and notice a camera and say FUDGE! I actually respect the hell out of his answer.
BS - he has watched it. !!! as he thinks its about him, But it is a story of F1
Ben getting Guenther on the podcast is surreal
Fantastic podcast 👌
Thanks for listening
EXCELLENT!
That was your best ever podcast
He should back to F1 as steward roles🔥🔥
good interview
Thanks! Consider Subscribing! :)
Loved it.
Fair do’s Ben !!!! You do get some decent people
More to come!
Haas made very, very stupid mistakes during Steiner's management. And they happened frequently. They didn't tighten the bolts more than once. If they could do better in logistics, Haas's performance might be much better. At least they could get back to the middle instead of the bottom. The team missed almost every opportunity to score more points because of various mistakes. Steiner is definitely responsible in this regard. He was blaming the drivers for those years. And he didn't manage the team well, both strategically and logistically. After Komatsu took over, the team never made stupid mistakes again. This proves that the team leader can really lead the team on the right track. And Steiner spent too much time shirking responsibility. I thought it was Grosjean's fault at first, but since Komatsu took over Haas, I realized that Steiner was the core of the whole incident. Grosjean was originally an unstable driver, and Steiner made it worse.
Couldn't have said it better myself. He has loads of characteristic of a bad leader
The best character in Formula 1
Interesting how much better Haas has performed since he left.
Brilliant! Well done Ben, Thank you Guenther!
Thanks Dude!
Guenther is really getting around the podcasts lately.
46min video. 18 adverts. Jeezo
Great episode though. Probably my favourite. 👏
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Look at the size of Gunthers hands !!!!!😮
subbed
Love Guenther 😂
He’s the best!!!
anyone know the timestamps about the conversation about gene?
The guy was given a chance by Gene & alot of dollars, to build up a F1 team.
he did his best and made a lot of mistakes and became a icon in the sport through his Drive to Survive appearance, & very self opinionated. - but it was time to go to the next management level & he was not the person to do it - Haas F1 is doing better now - Toyota baby !!!
you shoud make the guests write on the van walls after the shows
like the other famous vans on the internet
We have a charity Calander they all sign ✍️
There’s no friends on the track.
And definitely in the pit lane.
Thank god.
Personally I get the frustration when you have limited support.
Guenther was honestly given a terrible card with haas now I’m not saying he’s F1 Jesus but the guy to straight to the point and I can’t fault him I really do hope we see him around the paddock again later down the line.
I wonder how to it feels to see Haas living its new renaissance, P6 in standings, Toyota money coming in.
Albon is to Colapinto what Steiner is to Komatsu.
Why should they be friends...?
Gunther was employed by HAAS..
Haas got better after he left. Mediocre manager, Komatsu doing a great job
Before if you did a good job you'd be seen and progress as he said but now it's those that talk the talk, thick neck regardless of their track record or ability seem to go further. People working well without all the talk no longer get to where they should
What is up with the dub when you said “Nikki”?
Guenther is way better than Haas in my opinion.
Why do they have to have adds iys only started and the adds start
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A podcast in a van, down by the river
As a New Yorker I absolutely love Guenther’s mentality. Watching this from my Wall Street office
Amazing how well Haas has done without him.
Hows Ben pulled this one off then?
How'd you get Guenther on?! How much was this bribe?!
£1.50 and a snickers
@@RoadToSuccessOfficialPodcast knew he was a snickers man. Absolute legend.
Not subscribing till we get Broadbent on
This dude embarassing. The team is having a great year now he has left and he'd do his reputation so much better to just be a commentator. Total clownshow now.
Or Sauber and Williams and alpine from time to time were just more pathetic.
I don't understand how this man can be praised. He failed at Haas, he's not a very good leader. Sure by absolute standards he's a remarkable guy but in my eyes he leaves F1 defeated.
Just like basically 7 out of 10 teams
Funny how when HAAS fired this foul-mouthed Guenther....... the team immediately turned around and becomes fast, collecting points regularly.
He wasn't able to run the team, though!
There is a huge difference between a retentive memory and innate logical common sense!
Nice that Guenther isn't dropping F- and trash words here. I find them very off-putting.
They are just words, if you let words bother you then you may have other issues, saying fuck is no more offensive then crap lol
But look how much better Komatsu has done compared to Gunther way better and this is the first time as team principal having a big mouth like gunther means nothing he should be an actor instead and we all know actors are FAKE!!!
Still whining Gunther!! He was your boss! A you failed to perform ( apparently a pattern for you ) an had -Lenny of opportunity to do so…you FAILED!
Jesus say drive to survive again. Maybe ask the man about his life.