F1 Series Conversation with Ayao Komatsu (Haas F1)

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of the Haas F1 Team, as he shares his remarkable journey from his early engineering days at Renault and Lotus to leading Haas through its evolution into one of Formula 1’s most resilient and dynamic teams. Hosted by the Media, Entertainment & Sports Group under University of Chicago Booth School of Business, this interview explores Ayao’s reflections on leadership, communication, and organizational culture — from building a startup team from scratch to managing the pressures of racing against giants.