Gunther Steiner Wins Legal Battle with Haas F1

Gunther Steiner has won a legal victory against his former employer Haas Automation, with a California court dismissing Haas's lawsuit over the use of trademarks in his autobiography, 'Surviving to Drive'. After being ousted as team principal, Steiner claimed breaches of contract, which led to Haas filing a counter-suit accusing him of unauthorized use of its branding. Judge André Birotte Jr. ruled that the use of Haas trademarks was artistically relevant to Steiner's recounting of his experiences, stating that mentioning the Haas name was necessary for the book's context. Although Steiner sought attorney's fees from Haas, the court denied this request, citing the need for exceptional circumstances. The ruling allows Steiner to continue profiting from his successful book, which has reportedly generated over $4.5 million in sales. Steiner remains a prominent figure in Formula 1 as a commentator and has hinted at future projects despite the legal tussle.