The roads across the Monaco Grand Prix are stuffed with supercars, luxurious shuttles and infinite visitors jams. Günther Steiner’s most well-liked mode of transport is one thing much more sensible: a 50cc scooter.
After I caught up with the previous Haas F1 Crew Principal within the paddock, I used to be curious how his race days had modified since stepping away from staff administration. In spite of everything, for a decade, Steiner was one in every of Components 1’s most recognisable figures, serving to to construct Haas into a longtime staff whereas turning into a fan favorite by Netflix’s Drive to Survive.
His reply revealed a life that’s nonetheless busy, however significantly much less irritating.
“I all the time keep in Beausoleil with a pal of mine,” Steiner informed Paddock Journal. “It’s nice as a result of I can steer clear of the stress up there.”
His day by day commute has develop into one of many easiest elements of the weekend.
“I’ve bought a scooter, a 50cc scooter,” he mentioned. “The place I am going to the observe, it’s one of the simplest ways to work round right here. You possibly can transfer quickest, and you’ll really plan, as a result of if you happen to go by automobile right here in Monte Carlo, you by no means know. Does it take quarter-hour, or does it take an hour and quarter-hour?”
As of late, Steiner’s Monaco Sunday revolves round broadcasting quite than race technique.
“I get in usually within the morning, and I’m doing TV,” he defined. “I’m doing Canal Plus, and somewhat little bit of RTL right here.”
The day begins within the Canal+ studio earlier than transferring on to company appearances at a few of Monaco’s most prestigious venues.
“Usually, it begins off with going to the Canal+ studio, doing 5 to 10 minutes. Then I do some company occasions, usually up within the Hermitage or within the Lodge de Paris. It’s an hour there, after which simply earlier than the race, I do some TV for RTL, the German TV.”
Gone are the pressure-filled pit wall choices that outlined a lot of his Components 1 profession. As an alternative, Steiner now watches the Grand Prix from a distinct perspective.
“The race, I watch up right here at Pirelli’s motorhome,” he mentioned. “They’re very type to host me right here.”
The chequered flag doesn’t mark the top of the working day.
“It’s Canal Plus after the race, after which I do some work for BBC Radio,” Steiner added.
Then comes maybe probably the most Guenther Steiner ending possible.
“And that’s my day. Then I take my little scooter and go as much as Beausoleil.”
