Oscar Piastri and Manager Mark Webber Part Ways

McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has parted ways with his long-time management team, led by former Australian F1 driver Mark Webber and his wife Ann. Announcing the split in a joint statement on Monday evening following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, both parties described the decision to terminate their agreement as mutual.

The partnership began in 2019 when the Webbers started guiding Piastri through the junior single-seater categories. Under their management, Piastri secured consecutive championship victories in the Formula Renault Eurocup, FIA Formula 3, and FIA Formula 2. The management team also played a crucial role in orchestrating his move to Formula 1, helping him transition from Alpine to McLaren for the 2023 season after a high-profile contract dispute resolved by the FIA Contract Recognition Board.

Reflecting on the conclusion of their time together, Piastri expressed gratitude for their assistance during the formative stages of his professional career. "I'd like to thank Mark and Ann for all their support and advice over the years," Piastri said. "Their guidance has been invaluable, particularly in navigating the beginning of my F1 career. I wish them all the best going forward."

Mark and Ann Webber pointed to a reduction in their trackside involvement throughout the current season as a natural stopping point for the agreement. "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," the Webbers stated. They added that the separation will allow Piastri to build on his achievements under a new management structure while they pursue new ventures.

The management change comes amid a challenging 2026 season for Piastri, who currently sits seventh in the drivers' championship standings. The Australian driver has faced a difficult campaign characterized by occasional poor luck, errors, and an inability to adapt fully to the energy deployment systems of the new regulation-era cars, failing to secure a race win over the past year.

In contrast, Piastri's McLaren teammate Lando Norris has experienced a successful year, capturing three victories, including a recent triumph at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli secured the 2026 world championship. With Mark Webber having already stepped back from a regular paddock presence earlier in the year, Piastri will now transition to a new management structure moving forward.