We are Gerti, Greta and Günther Steiner, and we’re delighted to welcome you to Villa Steiner! You’ll quickly notice that we’ve expressed our (and, in particular, Günther’s) story and his huge passion for Formula 1 here.
Born in Meran and at home in the world – this is the best way to describe Günther. He developed his passion for fast cars as a child, always accompanying his father to the legendary Mendel races, where he experienced motorsports first-hand. Soon after, he turned this passion into his profession. He – and thus both of us – were drawn abroad, where he pursued an international career as a motorsport engineer. Today, he is the team boss of the Haas Formula 1 racing team. We live in the US, but every year, we spend the summer and Christmas in our home town of Meran.
As we are not always in Meran, Katrin Schnitzer will be happy to answer any questions you may have about your stay in Meran.
1987, first time working as a rally mechanic in Belgium with the Mazda Team
The Kenya Rally with Colin McRae‘s victory when Guenther was Technical Director at M-Sport and the new car was designed under his leadership
Niki Lauda took notice of Guenther and brought him to the F1 Jaguar Team as Managing Director in 2002
Monza 2002, when Eddie Irvine finished in 3rd place
2005 As Technical Director at the Red Bull F1 Team
2016 Haas F1 Team enters its first F1 race
2006 Moved to the US to set up the Red Bull NASCAR Team