Piastri and Webber end their professional partnership
Oscar Piastri will no longer work with manager Mark Webber, according to F1sport.cz. Both sides reached a mutual agreement to end the professional partnership.
Webber had guided the Australian driver since 2019, taking over management duties when Piastri competed in Formula Renault. The former Red Bull driver oversaw his progression through Formula 3 and Formula 2 into Formula 1, where Piastri debuted with McLaren in 2023.
Management Changes at Circuits
Webber and his team reduced their direct involvement at race tracks this season. Last year, during Piastri’s world championship battles, Webber occasionally handled media communications during race weekends.
We are proud to have played an important role in the early years of Oscar’s career and helped him get into Formula 1, where he was able to fight at the front so early, Webber stated in an announcement reported by F1sport.cz.
In this season, we have been less engaged at the circuits and have jointly concluded that the time is right to end our management cooperation,
Webber added.
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Piastri thanks his former managers amid championship standings
Piastri thanked Webber and his partner, Ann Neal, for their guidance. I would like to thank Mark and Ann for all their support and advice over the years,
the 25-year-old Australian said.
The management change coincides with a season where Piastri currently sits seventh in the championship standings without a win. His best result this year is a second-place finish in Japan, while teammate Lando Norris secured his third victory of the season in SΓ£o Paulo and holds a 94-point lead over Piastri.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Oscar Piastri start working with Mark Webber?
The partnership began in 2019 while Piastri was competing in Formula Renault.
Who else was involved in managing Piastri’s career alongside Webber?
Webber’s partner, Ann Neal, also took part in managing the driver’s career.
Until what year is Oscar Piastri contracted with McLaren?
Piastri holds a contract with McLaren through the end of the 2028 season.