Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber have mutually agreed to end their management partnership after seven years, marking a significant change in the Australian driver's career. The announcement came in November 2026, following Webber’s reduced presence at the track during the 2026 Formula 1® season.
Webber and his wife Ann began managing Piastri in 2019, the year the young driver clinched the Formula Renault Eurocup title and joined Renault’s Formula 1® academy. Under their guidance, Piastri quickly rose through the ranks, winning the Formula 3 championship in 2020 and the Formula 2 title as a rookie in 2021. This rapid progression eventually led to Piastri leaving Alpine’s academy and signing with McLaren for the 2023 Formula 1® season.
Throughout his career up to 2026, Piastri has made 88 starts in Formula 1®, securing six pole positions and nine race victories. Webber’s decision to step back from trackside involvement at the start of the 2026 season coincided with Piastri receiving support from his race engineer Pedro Matos and mental coach Emma Murray. Both parties have expressed gratitude and respect for their time working together, emphasizing that the split was a natural evolution rather than the result of any specific incident.
Mark Webber, a former Formula 1® driver himself, highlighted the important role he and Ann played during Piastri’s formative years and early success in the sport. Meanwhile, Piastri thanked them for their guidance and support throughout his rapid ascent in the racing world. The driver noted that the decision to part ways was mutual and reflected his growing experience and independence as a professional racer.
While details about Piastri’s future management arrangements have not been disclosed, the amicable nature of the split indicates a professional and respectful transition. Piastri remains a key driver for McLaren, continuing to build on his promising career in the highly competitive environment of Formula 1®.
This development underscores the evolving nature of driver-management relationships in Formula 1®, especially as young talents mature and take more control over their careers. The partnership between Piastri and Webber has been a notable chapter in the Australian driver’s journey, contributing to his rise from junior categories to the pinnacle of motorsport.
As Piastri continues his career with McLaren, the change in management marks a new phase for the driver, who has already demonstrated considerable skill and potential in the sport. The mutual decision to end the partnership reflects a natural progression rather than any underlying conflict, highlighting the professional respect between the two.