Oscar Piastri Parts Ways with Manager Mark Webber

Oscar Piastri has confirmed that his management partnership with former F1 driver Mark Webber has come to an end. This marks the conclusion of a collaboration that started in 2019, during which Webber played a crucial role in Piastri's rise through the racing ranks to Formula 1.

The split comes after a tough season for Piastri, who was a strong contender for the 2025 F1 title until a crash in Baku derailed his campaign. Since then, he has faced challenges under the new regulations, with a second-place finish in Japan being his best result this year. Meanwhile, his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, has been in fine form, securing six podiums and three wins, including the recent Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Mark Webber issued a statement on Monday saying, "We are proud to have played a pivotal role in the formative years of Oscar’s career and to have placed him in F1 so that he could compete at the front so early on. Following our reduced trackside involvement this season, we have collectively agreed that now is an appropriate time to bring our management agreement to a close." He added that this would allow Piastri to continue his career under new management and wished him well.

Piastri, who is currently trailing Norris by 94 points in the Drivers' Championship, expressed gratitude towards Webber and his wife Ann for their support, particularly at the start of his F1 journey. However, Piastri has yet to announce his new management setup. Webber had been instrumental in guiding Piastri through Formula Renault Eurocup, F3, F2, and into F1, often representing him during media engagements.

With his McLaren contract extending to the end of 2028, Piastri is now set to navigate the next phase of his career under a new management team.