McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has mutually parted ways with his long-time management team, led by nine-time Grand Prix winner Mark Webber and his wife Ann Webber, following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
The End of a Seven-Year Partnership
Mark Webber started working with Piastri in 2019, guiding the Australian driver through the junior single-seater categories, as reported by Nine.com.au. During this period, Piastri secured the Formula Renault Eurocup title before claiming consecutive victories in the FIA Formula 3 and Formula 2 championships.
According to Formula 1, Webber played a central role in orchestrating Piastri’s career trajectory, including his reserve driver role with Alpine in 2022. The partnership culminated in a high-profile switch to McLaren for the 2023 season, replacing fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo after a ruling by the FIA Contract Recognition Board.
| Milestone / Stat | Details |
|---|---|
| Partnership Began | 2019 |
| F1 Debut Season | 2023 (McLaren) |
| Winless Streak | 16 races without a podium |
A Challenging 2026 Campaign
The management split arrives during a difficult stretch for Piastri, who has failed to finish on the podium across the last 16 races and currently sits seventh in the drivers’ standings, according to ABC News & Headlines. Nine.com.au noted that the driver has struggled to adapt to the energy deployment systems required by the current regulation-era power units.
Mark Webber had already scaled back his trackside presence during the current season, attending fewer races, as highlighted by Sky Sports. In a joint statement released on Monday, both parties confirmed the termination of their agreement.
Oscar Piastri and Mark and Ann Webber have mutually ended their management agreement after a partnership dating to 2019. His new management team has not been publicly named; his McLaren driving contract runs through 2028. The announcement came on November 9, 2026, after the São… pic.twitter.com/18tth0sBPy
“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,” Mark and Ann Webber said in a statement reported by sen.com.au.
Piastri acknowledged the guidance provided by his former managers throughout his rise to the grid. Their guidance has been invaluable, particularly in navigating the beginning of my F1 career,
Piastri stated, as carried by Formula 1.
Looking Toward Las Vegas
As Piastri operates under a new management structure moving forward, personnel close to the driver, including former race engineer Pedro Matos and mental coach Emma Murray, have assumed larger supportive roles at the track, according to Formula 1.
The team will next travel to Nevada for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled from November 20 to November 22, as reported by Sky Sports.
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