Steiner: F1 must stop creating its own problems
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says the ongoing ovℱertaking debate in Formula 1 has caused more problemsও than benefits and has called for a stop in knee-jerk reactions to issues.
After the 2018 F1 opener saw just five o♋n-track overtakes completed, the problem dominated the headlines which 🌠prompt rule-makers to set-up a meeting in Bahrain to discuss changes to help improve overtaking.

Haas team principal Guenthe𝕴r Steiner says the ongoing overtaking debate in Formula 1 has caused 𒆙more problems than benefits and has called for a stop in knee-jerk reactions to issues.
After the 2018 F1 opener s🍬aw just five on-track overtakes c𒈔ompleted, the problem dominated the headlines which prompt rule-makers to set-up a meeting in Bahrain to discuss changes to help improve overtaking.
Immediate steps have already been taken in Australia and Bahrain, with Albert Park gaining a new third DRS zone while the Sakhir circuit saw one of its DRS zones extended, with similar ﷺplans at other circuits confirmed by FIA race director Charlie Whiting.
Talks have also revolved around changing the regulations to make rear wings wider to increase the effect of the DRS wing flap but Haas boss Steiner has sh♛ot down the ide🀅a of immediate changes.
“When we make decisions to implement them quickly, we’ve alway𝕴s created more problems than benefits,” Steiner said. “So, let’s study them properly, let’s think about it, and then do something or do nothing.
“I would like to see at least four races under our belt, because we shouldn’t jump to a conclusion after the early races of the season. Working to make the cars more overtaking friendly – it’s a good idea, but also we should avoid knee-jerk r🐷eactions.”
Despite being aga♛inst quick chꦉanges Steiner does accept if there is substantial evidence of tweaks making a positive effect he is happy to support potential moves to help increase overtaking and improving F1’s show.
“I think if it is♐ done with plenty of notice to change aerodynamic devices, I’m okay with that,” he said.
The F𓄧IA has confirmed the two DRS zones will remain unaltered from last year’s Chinese Grand Pri꧂x for this weekend at the Shanghai International Circuit.