Coventry City FC has had a surprise visit from Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu.

What happened?

Komatsu visited the club after the Japanese Grand Prix. He took part in training and spoke to Sky Sports F1 about the World Cup.

Why it matters for Coventry City

Komatsu has a connection to the club, having lived in Coventry and supported the team. He said: 'I used to live in Coventry, and everyone around me supported Coventry City Football Club, so I started supporting them too!'

Current context

As of 26 Jun 2026, Coventry City is performing well, with a league standing of 1st in Championship, 95 pts, 28W-11D-7L from 46 games, and a recent form of WWWDD. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 1st in Championship | | Goals this season | 97 scored, 45 conceded | | Lead at the top | 11 points clear of Ipswich | Komatsu's visit is a boost to the team, which is currently focused on maintaining its lead in the Championship.